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HELPING HANDS

‘A loss for the disabled’

NICIL forced to close office

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

OREGON – The budget battle in Springfield has claimed another casualty, and the fallout will impact dozens of disabled residents in the Oregon area.

The Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living will close its Oregon branch office at 810 S. 10th St., effective March 1.

“It is with great sadness that we find it necessary to close this office due to the Illinois budget impasse,” NICIL Executive Director Michelle Michele Miller said in a news release ThursMiller day. “It is one more loss for people with disabilities due to political jockeying,” NICIL provides services for the disabled and caregiver training.

“We will still be able to deliver services in the five counties that we serve, we just won’t have that location,” Miller said.

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Natalie Tucker, 10, of Dixon helps fill the Buddy Bags on Wednesday evening at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon.

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They’re on call in the off hours

Quite a buddy system Kids who need a meal couldn’t ask for a better pal than the leaders of the packing in Dixon

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 @CHeimerman_SVM

DIXON – Holly Shover looked a bit like Lucille Ball, frantically wrapping deliciousness at the end of an imaginary conveyor belt.

At the other end of the assembly line were her 11-year-old twins,

Marcus and Isaac, speedily bagging milk for less-privileged youngsters.

Seven friends got together Wednesday evening along with four members of the Buddy Bags of Dixon staff at St. Paul Lutheran Church to pack nearly 100 Buddy Bags.

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KSB doctors expand schedule

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DIXON – KSB Hospital patients who’ve asked for off hours to see their doctors are getting their wish.

Many services and clinics at KSB Hospital are expanding their hours, to entice new patients and make things more convenient for patients, said Linda Clemen, KSB chief nursing officer.

“We even have a few providers seeing patients on a Saturday. We are trying to be more patient-centered and patientfocused,” she said.

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TOP5 Your Weekend

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Come find some antiques

MOUNT MORRIS – More than 20 dealers will be at the February Finds Antique and Collectibles Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Morris Moose Lodge Family Center, 485 E. Hitt St. There will also be a bake sale to benefit the 2016 Let Freedom Ring Festival Committee. Admission is $3 for ages 6 and older. Parking is free and the building is handicap accessible.

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Here comes the bridal fair

DIXON – The 2016 Sauk Valley Bridal Fair, the area’s largest bridal fair and a one-stop shop for all things weddingrelated, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2.

More than 40 vendors will be on hand. Brides can register to win prizes, including $75, $150 and $300 gift certificates, plus more than 30 door prizes.

Admission is $5. Contact Jennifer Heintzelman at marketing@saukvalley.com or 815-625-3600, ext. 5630 for more information.

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How good is your free throw?

ROCK FALLS – Coloma Township Park District is sponsoring a free-throw contest at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Rock Falls Middle School gym, 602 Fourth Ave., for anyone 8 or older.

The limit is 100 participants, who will compete in one of 18 age brackets. The person to make the most free throws in 30 shots will win his or her bracket.

Cost is $2. Register in advance at the park district office, 508 E. 11th St., or at the event. Call 815-625-0272 for more information.

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Benefit has a heart of gold

ROCK FALLS – The annual Hearts of Gold benefit for the Bi-County Special Education Foundation will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Days Inn Hotel, 2105 First Ave. There will be hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, raffles, a silent auction, a drink auction, a dessert auction, and door prizes.

Tickets are $25 or $200 for a table of eight, in advance or at the door. Go to bicountyfoundation. org or contact Jodi Perez at perez-3@ comcast.net or 815718-1163 for tickets or more information.

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Happy birthday, Mr. President

TAMPICO – An open house to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ronald Reagan Birthplace, 111 S. Main St., and will include tours of the site. Free birthday cake and refreshments will be served at the Tampico Historical Society Museum, 119 Main St. Call Joan Johnson at 815622-8705, or email reaganbirthplace@ thewisp.net for more information.

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POLICE Sterling Police

Zachary L. WadeltonFullmer, 19, of Lyndon; 1:02 a.m. Wednesday at West Fourth Street and Avenue G; no rear registration light, loud exhaust; released with promise to comply.

Allen W. Adams, 52, of Sterling; 10:58 a.m. Wednesday at East Fifth and Locust streets; disobeyed red light; released with promise to comply.

Jacob S. Adams, 34, of Sterling; 6:52 p.m. Wednesday at Walmart, 4115 E. Lincolnway; Whiteside County warrant for obstructing court order, retail theft; posted $300 cash bond and given notice to appear in court.

Rock Falls Police

Isaiah J. Celestino, 18, of Sterling; 1:19 a.m. Thursday at First and Dixon avenues; disobeying a traffic control device; given notice to appear in court.

Alexis M. JonesVelazquez, 23, of Sterling; 1:08 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of Regan Road; Whiteside County warrant; bonded out.

Ogle County Sheriff

Kenneth L. Baumgardner, 49, of Rochelle; Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted $451 full cash bond and was released with no further court appearances.

Jamell L. Burns, 32, of Rockford; Wednesday; warrant for possession of a controlled substance, motion to increase bond; given notice to appear in court.

Chet L. Harrolle, 33, of Byron; Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted

$275 full cash bond and given notice to appear in court.

David D. Holliday, 25, of DeKalb; Wednesday; warrant for driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Phillip L. Jones, 44, of Rockford; Wednesday; warrant for driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Brendan M. Wingert, 24, of Oregon; Wednesday; petition to revoke probation; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

State Police

Crystal R. Edwards, 40, of Sterling; 9:49 p.m. Tuesday at West Fourth Street and Avenue H in Sterling; no valid driver’s license (expired); released with promise to comply and notice to appear in court.

Kimberly J. Kyle, 48, of New Berlin; 9:16 p.m.

Tuesday on Interstate 39 in Lee County; driving under the influence, possession of marijuana (2.5 to 10 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Mother, daughter hurt in accident

OGLE COUNTY – Two Ashton residents suffered minor injuries Wednesday in a twovehicle crash on state Route 38 East.

Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies, state troopers, Rochelle firefighters, and Ogle-Lee Fire personnel responded at 6:36 p.m. A 1995 Jeep Cherokee driven by a 16-year-old boy from Rochelle was westbound on Route 38 when the Jeep rear-ended a 2005 Dodge Magnum driven by Amanda Harris, 31.

Harris and her daughter, Alivia Hueramo, 12, were taken to Rochelle Community Hospital. Their conditions were unavailable Thursday.

The boy was not hurt. He was given citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and failure to wear a seat belt. The crash remains under investigation.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Ruth Knox and Lucritia Gruchow, both today.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Stabbing suspect still on the run

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

LYNDON – A Streator man who police say stabbed another person in a street fight at the Valley Vista mobile home park Dec. 12 has managed to elude capture for nearly 2 months.

State Police said Thursday they still are

looking for Keith L. “No Teeth K e i t h ” Cousins, 23, who is charged Keith L. with aggraCousins vated battery after allegedly stabbing a person in the 9600 block of Oak drive around 8 p.m. Dec. 12.

The victim’s injuries

were not life-threatening.

Aggravated battery is punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison. Cousins’ bond is set at $75,000.

Police would not say whether they had any leads, and no further details were provided because the investigation is ongoing.

Cousins is black, 5-foot-7, 140 pounds,

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Police: 6 found dead in possible murder-suicide

Human-trafficking hotline part of law

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police on Thursday found the bodies of four men, one woman and a child inside a home on the city’s South Side in what they say could be a murder-suicide, even as they added extra patrols in the neighborhood.

Standing in the street in the well-tended Gage Park neighborhood, interim police Superintendent John Escalante told reporters that police checked the house Thursday afternoon after receiving a call from a co-worker worried about someone who lived there. The person had missed 2 days of work, which was “highly unusual and very suspicious,” Escalante said.

Police arrived at the single-family brick home just after 1 p.m. They looked inside and saw one body, entered and found five more. All had signs of trauma, but authorities have not determined the cause of death.

Authorities were still working to identify the

dead. Escalante said it’s probable they were all family members. The child is thought to be 10 to 12 years old. Police are trying to locate other relatives, Escalante said.

“At this time we don’t believe that there is any threat to the surrounding community or any known threat right now to the immediate neighborhood,” Escalante said. “This is going to be an investigation that is going to take some time.”

In the neighborhood, three teenage boys said they were worried about a classmate at Rachel Carson Elementary School who lived in the home. They feared he was among the dead.

“His favorite sport was soccer,” Aaron Villazana said of his friend, and Emmanuel Hernandez chimed in: “He’d get out of school and play soccer. ... He liked sharing.”

“I just saw him 3 days ago. He was walking by.

He told me, ‘How are your basketball games going?’” said Jesus Anderade.

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CHICAGO (AP) – A new law is requiring many Illinois businesses to post information about a human trafficking hotline in an attempt to curb what officials call “modern-day slavery.”

The Illinois Department of Human Services says it’s working with the state labor department and the attorney general’s office

and missing front teeth.

Anyone with information is asked to call Streator Crime Stoppers at 815-672-9000 or Whiteside County Crime Stoppers at 815625-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and a cash reward of up to $1,000 may be paid for information that leads to an arrest or conviction.

to raise awareness of the problem.

Under the law that took effect Jan. 1, businesses ranging from bars to truck stops to job recruitment centers must post the number for the National Human-Trafficking Resource Center hotline near a public entrance or other location where employees will see it. Businesses that don’t comply could be fined.

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Leaders welcome neighbors’ enterprise plan What benefits Lee and Ogle also will benefit DeKalb, officials say for the special designation, which is pushed as a stimulant for job growth and investment. The two counties, west of DeKalb County, have had the designation before and are among a pool of 18 vying this year.

DeKalb County’s enterprise zone was created this year.

“I applaud them for continuing to try for [the enterprise zone designation],” said Mark

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DeKALB – Two nearby counties have applied to the state for enterprise zone designations, a move DeKalb County officials welcome as a complement to the region, not competition.

Lee and Ogle counties combined to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Pietrowski, chairman of the DeKalb C o u n t y Board. “I don’t believe it would Kim Gouker hamper our Ogle County efforts at all.

Board In a lot of chairman ways, them having it before was what led me and others to say ‘Hey, we need to get that, too.’”

Likewise, Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker commended DeKalb County.

“I’m glad that DeKalb

County got their enterprise. I think that helps all of us,” Gouker said. “What happens in DeKalb is actually going to help us in Ogle County, to some degree.

And what happens over here positively helps DeKalb.”

DeKalb County was approved for a 15-squaremile-zone, which includes industrial areas in Sandwich, Waterman, DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa.

Gouker pointed out that the economic tool brought a regional inter-

modal facility to Rochelle that benefits many nearby counties.

Lee and Ogle combined in their recent application because of their proximity and to have more size and population as part of their request, Gouker said.

DeKalb County has begun to market its enterprise zone, which took effect Jan. 1. A holdup last summer by the state commerce department on cerfitying the zone threatened to push back that date. State regulators blamed the delay on the

state not having a budget in place.

Bob Brown, head of the DeKalb County Board’s economic development committee, noted what he called the unique appeal among the three counties to potential businesses. He said the cities of Rochelle and DeKalb, for example, could optimally share such things as workforce and products.

“We’re expecting that its a win-win for each of us,” Brown said of an enterprise zone in each of the three counties.

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LEFT: Students at St. Mary Elementary and Junior High School in Dixon root for both sides Thursday in a students-vs.-faculty volleyball game. The two teams were pitted against one another for the annual match as part of Catholic Schools Week activities. The cheers for the students must have worked; the eighth-graders took the match 41-31.

The five Catholic schools in the Sauk Valley celebrated the week with some fun activities, then wrapped it up with an all-schools Mass at Newman High School in Sterling. ABOVE: Eighth-graders rally their schoolmates Thursday afternoon as they face off against the faculty. BELOW, LEFT: The eighth-grade volleyball team returns a shot while facing off against the faculty.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Elwin D. Swanson of Rock Falls, 10-11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

Carl H. Latchford of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Brian D. Tremble of Oregon, 6-7 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Today’s funerals: Elwin D. Swanson of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

Eduardo Gutierrez, formerly of Sterling, noon memorial service at North Aurora SeventhDay Adventist Church.

Brian D. Tremble of Oregon, 7 p.m. memorial service at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Saturday funerals: Carl H. Latchford of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Daryl C. Smiley of Tampico, 10;30 a.m. memorial service at Tampico United Methodist Church.

Richard L. “Dick” Denning

of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 2 p.m. at the Denning home in Rock Falls.

Sunday visitations: Salvador W. Garcia of Rock Falls, 1-4 p.m., with the rosary recited at 12:30 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Monday funerals: Salvador W. Garcia of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Feb. 12 visitations: Vernon A. Brickley of Dixon, 4-7 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Feb. 13 funerals: Maxine Polhill of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 11 a.m. memorial service at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Vernon A. Brickley of Dixon, 1:30 p.m. celebration of life at First Presbyterian Church in Dixon.

Feb. 19 visitations: Byron F. Long of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. at Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling.

James Thompson TOLUCA – James Thompson, 80, formerly of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Aperion Care Toluca.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

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Margaret Bybee Jan. 21, 1929-Jan. 30, 2016 OTTAWA – Margaret one son-in-law, Robert Bybee, 87, of Ottawa, Hoaglund of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, Indiana; grandchildren, Jan. 30, 2016, at Deanna (Jeff) Pleasant View Negrotto, Jennifer Luther Home in Marshall, Sarah Ottawa.

(Chuk) Sherman, Margaret was Tom (Molly), Jonborn Jan. 21, 1929, athan, Brighton, in Utica, Missouri, Carrington, Britto Grover and tany and Rebecca Verna (Thompson) Rol- Bybee, Melissa (Matt) off. She married Francis Ekwinski, and Mark HoaBybee on Aug. 19, 1950, at glund; great-grandchilAmboy Congregational dren, Kristina, Alyssa, Church. He preceded her Aubrey, Austin, Olivia, in death on Jan. 20, 2016. and Landon; a brother, She was an Amboy High Charles (Shirley) Roloff School graduate, attend- of Mendota; three nieces; ed the University of Illi- and a nephew. nois at Galesburg, and Margaret also was preobtained a bachelor’s ceded in death by her and a master’s degree parents, her daughter, from Northern Illinois Susan Hoaglund, and University. She was an daughter-in-law, Celeste educator in Sublette, and Bybee. for more than 26 years A pre-service gathering in Ottawa elementary will be from 10 to 11 a.m. schools. Margaret was a Feb. 20 and the memomember of First Congre- rial service for Margaret gational United Church and her husband, Franof Christ, Eastern Star, cis, at 11 a.m. Feb. 20 Delta Kappa Gamma, at First Congregational Retired Teachers Asso- United Church of Christ ciation, Elks Lodge, Boat in Ottawa, with the Rev. Club, and Ladies Bridge, Kim Woods officiating. and a 4-H leader. She Cremation rites have was a very active mem- been accorded. Ottawa ber of her church and the Funeral Home is hanAmerican Association of dling arrangements.

University Women.

Memorials may be She is survived by four directed to First Congresons, John of Douglas, gational United Church Georgia, Steven (Debbie) of Christ. of Ottawa, Jeff (Barbara) Go to ottawafunerof Mount Vernon, Iowa, alhome.com to share and Scott of Rockton; remembrances.

Salvador W. Garcia STERLING – Salvador W. Garcia, 90, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at his home.

Born Dec. 6, 1925, in Dixon, he was a son of Joseph and Barbara (Steanz) Garcia. He was united in marriage to Delores M. Seidel on March 25, 1948, in Sterling. She preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2005.

Mr. Garcia was a veteran of the Army, private 1st class, and proudly served in Europe as a tank gunner during World War II, with the 22nd Tank Battalion, 4th Armor Division, from August 1943 until December 1945. He enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, fishing, camping, and woodworking. He was an avid Notre Dame fan, and loved going to Chicago Cubs games. His passion was supporting his grandchildren at their sporting events. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sterling American Legion Post 296, and Dixon Elks Lodge.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Barbara Tretteen of Sterling, Josie (Tom) Gascoigne of

Sterling, Carol (Craig) Stumpf and Michael (Sue) Garcia, both of Dixon, Joseph (Denise) Garcia of Sterling, Elizabeth (Denis) Perret of Parker, Colorado, and Robert Garcia of Chicago; three sisters, Connie (Larry) Cervantes of Sterling, Rachel (Stan) Bance of Rock Island, and Rebecca Marroquin of East Peoria; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Garcia; and four sisters, Angelina Esparza, Rose Ferguson, Victoria Troxell, and Gloria Garcia in infancy.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m., with the rosary recited at 12:30 p.m., Sunday at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Adalberto Sanchez, celebrant, officiating. Burial, with full military honors accorded by Sterling American Legion Post 296, will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

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Judge: Suit seeking to stop museum can go on Construction expected to begin in spring, ruling makes that unlikely CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge on Thursday allowed a lawsuit to proceed that seeks to stop “Star Wars” creator George Lucas from building a $400 million museum along Chicago’s lakefront, leaving open the possibility that the museum as currently envisioned may not get built.

Friends of the Parks, a nonprofit group that filed the lawsuit, argues that construction of the 300,000-square-foot Lucas Museum of Narrative Art would violate public-trust laws that restrict development along Lake Michigan and

that guarantee open public access.

In a written opinion released after a brief hearing in U.S. District Court in Chicago, Judge John Darrah explained that he was rejecting the city’s request to toss the lawsuit because he thinks Friends of the Parks makes plausible arguments that turning over the land “is not for the benefit of the public but will impair public interest in the land ... and promote private ... commercial interests.”

Construction at the site south of Soldier Field was expected to start this

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Miller said it was convenient for customers to come to the Oregon office because they could meet with staff in private. “Now, they will have to come to Sterling to meet with us, or arrange to meet in the community they live in.”

NICIL’s central office in Sterling is located 412 Locust St. Like many social service agencies in Illinois, NICIL has been swimming hard against the tide of uncertainty and lack of funding.

NICIL has 250 clients, Miller said. Roughly 30 to 40 will be directly affected by the closing of the Oregon office “This is not a decision that the Board of Directors has come to lightly,” NICIL Board President Mary Mahan-Deatherage said in the release. “We have been monitoring this situation for more than a year.

Michele and her staff have worked diligently and economically to keep services at their maximum level.”

This isn’t the first time NICIL has had to make hard choices. In July, four staff members were cut from the Oregon and Sterling offices.

The one remaining staff member left in Oregon will work out of the Sterling office.

“It makes it really difficult to communicate with customers,” Miller said.

Miller also said because of the budget impasse, her staff members are not able to travel as much, meaning it may be a month before they can visit someone.

“When we had the regular office, we were there so we could see them,” Miller said.

NICIL opened in 1985 and has continued without interruption to serve people with disabilities and their families in Northwestern Illinois counties of Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside.

For more information, call NICIL at 815-625-7860 or visit nicil.org.

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This artist rendering released Sept. 17 by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art shows the proposed museum in Chicago. A federal judge on Thursday allowed a lawsuit to proceed that seeks to stop “Star Wars” creator George Lucas from building the $400 million museum along the city’s lakefront, leaving open the possibility that the museum as currently envisioned might not get built. spring, though Thursday’s ruling makes that unlikely.

The city council backed the project in October,

offering the museum a 99-year lease on the lakefront property for $10.

Lucas chose Chicago over San Francisco for the

museum after saying the California city was “doodling around,” while Chicago officials aggressively pursued the project.

IN BRIEF Farmers market set for Loveland DIXON – The Dixon Winter Farmers Market will return to the Loveland Community House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

With a nod to Valentine’s Day, vendors will sell MightyVine tomatoes, organic personal care products, breads and baked goods, such as My Valentine scones filled with chocolate and cherries and dog treats.

In addition to a wide array of handcrafted products, new this month will be local artwork of Dixon landmarks and scented soy candles.

From 10 a.m. to noon, Kaytie’s Kookies will host a cookie-frosting event for kids, and Chef Jackie will be selling homemade vegetable beef soup with a chicken salad sandwich.

Chips and cookies will be available, too.

The next winter market will be Feb. 20. Find Dixon Farmers Market, Haymarket Square on Facebook for more information.

Anti-bullying focus of karate class ROCK FALLS – Coloma Township Park District will offer a Karate Fit Kids class for ages 8 to 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. this Saturday and next in the Merrill School gym, 602 Fourth Ave. Children will learn basic martial arts skills, with an emphasis on anti-bullying.

Each class will end with a discussion on a core life skill.

During the week of Feb. 15, the district will schedule a graduation at Sauk Valley Martial Arts Academy, 601 W. 10th St. Students will show what they have learned, get to break a board, and get a certificate.

The cost is $10. Call

815-625-0272 or stop at the district office, 508 E. 11th St., to register.

Call the office or Patrick Stramka, 815-499-5426, for more information.

Kids’ programs Monday at library STERLING – Free children’s activities Monday at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., will include a lap-sit storytime for children 18 months to 2 years, at 9:30 a.m., and preschool story times for ages 3 to 5 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

The theme for both sessions is “Animal Friends.”

Call the library at 815625-1370 for more information.

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An attorney for the city of Chicago, Brian Sieve, expressed concern at Thursday’s hearing about proceedings dragging as the case now heads toward a trial, telling Darrah about the process: “It is urgent from our perspective.”

A Friends of the Parks attorney, Thomas Geoghegan, said he hoped the ruling would encourage Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to reconsider his support for existing plan.

“We hope that we can sit down and have a dialogue about where to put the Lucas museum – not on the most glorious lake front, not on property that is held in the public trust,” he said.

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The local program began in January 2014, when two breakfasts, two lunches and two snacks were provided by the community for 30-some kindergartners and firstgraders at Washington Elementary School.

This year, that number has reached as high as 105 bags, still a few dozen short of the 150 students the Dixon Public School District has identified as in need of the program’s outreach. The group would fulfill the need, but it hinges on parents signing a permission slip to participate.

Back in 2014, all the bags could be packed at once. Now they must be done in three rounds each Wednesday evening.

The first goes to Jefferson Elementary School, the rest to Washington.

“We can’t fit 97 bags on the table at once,” volunteer coordinator Gwen Weidman said. “It’s a wonderful problem to have.”

The bags are provided not only for the identified students, but also for their siblings. The paper bags are double-wrapped, box-taped and placed in totes, to make sure everything makes it home.

More information Buddy Bags of Dixon meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave. in Dixon.

The bags are packed at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. Donations can be dropped off there.

For more information or to donate, search “Buddy Bags of Dixon” on Facebook, call 815541-2122, or email buddybagsofdixon@yahoo. com Monetary donations can be made to “Buddy Bags of Dixon” and “We don’t want the bags to be too heavy – some of these kids are carrying two or three bags home,” Weidman said, adding that some are so excited to see food that they’d tear the bags open and dig in.

The bags contain 12 to 14 items valued at $5, so it costs about $500 a week in cash or donated goods to run the program. There’s no overhead – the church donates its space, and the board’s nine members and 15 to 20 others involved are volunteers.

The menu is varied: mac and cheese cups, cans of soup, pudding, fruit and

mailed to the church.

To have a representative from Buddy Bags speak about the group at a church or organization, call Jennifer LeMoine at 815-677-0497.

What they need Buddy Bags of Dixon is collecting small, poptop containers and other nonperishable food items. All items must be individually wrapped and shelf stable. Among the recommended items are: • Chicken or beef noodle soup • Beef stew cups • Mac and cheese cups • Macaroni Os or Chef apple sauce cups, fruit snacks and Cheez-Its. If enough money comes in, Pop-Tarts are swapped in for cereal boxes. The group buys the food from Arbor Foods, Astrovan, Walmart, Aldi, County Market and the Dollar Tree – always scouring for the best deals.

“We’re being very good stewards with the money people are giving us,” Weidman said.

She’s never at a lack for volunteers. Companies such as Thrivent Financial, and groups such as the Dixon cheerleaders, youth groups and

Boyardee pasta cups • Beanie Weenies • Cereal boxes • Oatmeal pouches • Breakfast bars and snacks • Small, 100-percent fruit cups • Small pudding cups • Apple sauce cups • Jello cups • Raisin boxes • Juice boxes (100-percent juice) • Small fruit snack packs • Animal crackers • Goldfish crackers • Low-calorie snacks • Cheese crackers • Goldfish crackers • Granola bars Girl Scouts all regularly fill the Wednesday night rotation. She’s got an oncall list, too.

“Being the volunteer coordinator is easy with this job,” Weidman said.

On this particular Wednesday, the group was made up of friends and neighbors of public relations/fundraising head Jennifer LeMoine – Shover, Isaiah and Marcus, who attend Reagan Middle School, and 10-year-old Natalie Tucker, a Madison Elementary School fifthgrader. Even at her age, she’s cognizant that

some of her classmates are hungry far too often.

“This makes me feel really good that I’m helping others,” Natalie said.

“It makes me sad to think that people need this.”

Her parents, Brian and Shannon, “appreciated that I wanted to do this.”

She plays volleyball and has danced for 8 years, so she understands the importance of nutrition, as does Marcus, who plays soccer, football and basketball.

“Without food, you wouldn’t have any energy,” Marcus said. “You’d be really weak and wouldn’t be able to do it.”

This is all three of the kiddos’ second go-round, having volunteered last year, too.

Seeing the kids involved warms LeMoine’s heart.

“I tear up,” she said.

“The younger generations get a bad rap these days.

There are great kids in this community. We all have some very awesome, supportive friends and they have wonderful children who love to do this.”

Weidman said it’s not uncommon for volunteers to break down and cry, given the need the program fulfills.

“Our community is full of great kids,” she said.

“They’re not teachable, because they’re starving.

They’re hungry.”

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Multi-county spelling bee will be held at Dixon High STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

DIXON – The first combined Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Regional Spelling Bee begins at 10 a.m. Feb. 25 at Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

A group of 39 fourththrough eighth-graders from the three counties will compete for the regional championship.

The winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the end of May in National Harbor, Maryland.

Prizes include a Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, Amazon. com gift cards, a 2016 U.S. Mint proof set, an Encyclopedia Britannica online subscription, medals, and pins.

Sponsors are the Telegraph, First National Bank in Amboy, and the Lee-Ogle-Whiteside Regional Office of Education.

Call the office at 815625-1495 for more information,

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Extended hours now are available in pediatrics, the Family Health Center and the Eye and Vision Center, and at family practice clinics in Oregon and Amboy. “ M a n y other doctors stay open extra Emily time to see Sorenson patients when it’s needed,” said Tom Demmer, KSB’s director of marketing and strategic planning.

Some of the physicians

started adjusting their hours in the summer, others within the last couple of months. Doctors now are available nights and weekends.

“We are trying to ... get patients in when they want to be in,” Clemen said. “It’s tough when you work full time Monday through Friday, because you may need to take a half day off work just to see the doctor. We want patients to get an appointment when they want it.”

Each clinic has set its own hours.

“Family health centers stay open later in the evenings on Wednesdays,”

KSB’s extended hours Pediatrics: Extended evening and weekend hours. Seeing patients Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and until noon the first and third Saturday of the month.

Oregon clinic: Monday Clemen said. “Eye and Vision and pediatric offer hours on Saturdays. This is all about improving the patient’s experience.”

Physicians who work late might be adjusting their schedules to com-

evening Family Health Center: Wednesday and Thursday evening Eye and Vision Center: Tuesday evenings; Saturday until noon Amboy clinic: Thursday evening pensate for the change in their hours.

“Sometimes, if they are working until 7 p.m., they may not come in until late in the morning,” Clemen said. “They may just stagger their hours on

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Lawmakers write another ‘bad check’ For politicians, it’s a very hard habit to break

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EDITORIAL | LEE COUNTY

Tour demonstrates how big a headache aging jail really is T he 46-year-old Lee County Jail has long been a headache for the county.

How big of a headache?

Three Sauk Valley Media journalists were given a tour of the facility last month. They saw for themselves the multiple problems that jail personnel and inmates must deal with.

1) The plumbing coming out of the jail cells often leaks. The valves in the 1970 jail are obsolete, so repairs don’t last long.

2) There are at least 15 leaks in the concrete jail floors that allow sewage water from the leaking plumbing to trickle down into sheriff’s department administrative offices below, despite efforts to catch it with buckets.

Some sheriff’s department officials cover their work stations with large plastic sheets at night to protect them. The interview room is particularly hard hit.

3) Yes, that’s right. The upper level is the jail, and the lower level is the offices. That upper level isn’t air conditioned, by the way, so in the summer, when windows across a walkway from the west-side jail cells are open for ventilation, inmates can look out into the parking lot, and visitors in the parking lot can shout up to the inmates. Not a good situation.

4) Moisture from leaks, humidity and condensation due to poor ventilation has given the jail a bad case of mold and mildew.

5) In one area, mold buildup forced the relocation of the nurses station to a small room that also serves as a passageway to other parts of the jail. Inmates being treated by the nurse can expect no privacy, contrary to the 1996 HIPAA law. In addition, inmates being escorted to the

EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Jeff Rogers Kathleen Schultz Tom Shaw

What we think

Aging and obsolete, the Lee County Jail is a major headache for the sheriff’s department. A recent tour clearly showed the jail’s flaws.

again, before sitting back down.

8) The outdated design strikes again when it comes to changes in jail standards that require more room per inmate, and which reduced the 66-person maximum capacity to 42.

9) The jail’s kitchen also serves as the laundry room. Only one hot meal is served daily, that coming from McDonAlex T. Paschal/apaschal@ ald’s, while the other saukvalley.com two meals are cold. The Lee County Jail Superin- jail’s two-person shift, tendent Jack Skrogstad on for 12 hours at a time, stands among the jail’s must perform cell checks antiquated plumbing, every half hour, feed the which suffers frequent inmates (there were 43 the day of SVM’s tour), leaks and flooding. do their laundry, and nurses station must walk escort various inmates in front of the glassedto the tiny room where in entrance vestibule, closed-circuit television where people waiting connects them to visitors there can see them. or the judge in court.

6) The jail’s design 10) The cell-doordoesn’t work well in locking technology, by the 21st century. Along the way, is obsolete, and with the nurses station therefore increasingly difficulties, voices can difficult to repair. be heard between the 11) A lower-level boiler men’s and women’s cell that is prone to leaking blocks; shower and toilet doesn’t help matters as facilities have little to no far as the overall moisprivacy; and there’s only ture, mold and mildew one holding cell – a small situation is concerned. room with a bench and a 12) Speaking of headdrain in the middle – for aches, after the 60-minincoming inmates who ute tour, one of our are violent, mentally ill, journalists complained or intoxicated. of a headache believed to be mold-induced. And 7) SPEAKING OF THE this is the environment outdated design, the jail county jail employwas built 20 years before ees and inmates must the Americans with Dis- endure daily. abilities Act was enacted.

We thank Jail SuperinOne glaring example is tendent Jack Skrogstad that inmates in wheelfor the tour, a video of chairs can’t fit through which may be seen on the narrow jail cell doors. SVM’s website, saukvalThey must stand up, be ley.com. “We do the best helped through the door, with what we have,” then wait as the wheelSkrogstad told us, and chair is folded, brought based on our tour, we through, and opened believe it.

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But what Lee County still has is a jail building that presents multiple daily challenges.

Sheriff John Simonton, who arranged for the tour, has made the case at various public meetings that the jail needs to be replaced, at a cost of up to $15 million.

The Lee County Board placed a sales tax referendum on the March 15 ballot which, if approved by voters, would provide the financing.

ONE POTENTIAL BIG headache for the county is the possibility of a lawsuit over one or more of the jail’s shortcomings.

A successful suit would put a federal judge, not local officials, in charge of what improvements the county would have to make, when they would have to make them, and how much they would have to pay.

The likelihood of such a lawsuit is uncertain, but it’s a possibility, nonetheless.

As the process continues, we’d like to see the county create a strategic plan for the jail replacement and a firm budget to demonstrate that its tax rate request is appropriate.

In addition, the county should commit to reduce the tax rate, once the new jail bonds are retired, to a level appropriate for normal depreciation and maintenance.

By taking those steps, county officials would strengthen their case.

Other issues can be brought into the discussion, but it’s clear that something will have to be done, at some point, about the county’s aging jail, and a substantial amount of money will have to be spent to do it.

It’s a headache that county taxpayers, one way or another, are being asked to help cure.

SPRINGFIELD – I have never understood people who will deliberately write a bad check.

Please note, I said deliberately.

Folks occasionally make a mistake and overdraw a checking account. That’s when you look at the overdraft fee, sigh, and pay what you owe.

But there is a shameless segment that will deliberately write bad checks, hand them to merchants, and skedaddle.

My parents were smallbusiness people for decades, and I would routinely hear them discuss these financial miscreants at the dinner table while I was growing up.

My mother, who did the books, would sigh and say, “This is the second time his check wouldn’t clear; I called him, and would you believe he tried to blame the bank?

The bank didn’t write the check, he did.”

Years later, when I covered criminal courts in Galveston, Texas, a prosecutor friend told me badcheck writers were the criminals most likely to repeat their crimes.

Not burglars. Not drunken drivers. Not murderers.

It’s the bad-check writer you’ve got to keep your eye on.

“Once someone gets it in their head that you can just write on a little piece of paper and have all the money you want, it’s just about impossible to break them of it,” the prosecutor said.

IN SPRINGFIELD, WE have a name for badcheck writers: politicians.

Just this past week, they were out posing, preening, and voting to spend $721 million the state doesn’t have.

The state is flat broke.

Illinois has an unfunded pension liability of $113 billion, the biggest in the nation.

It has the worst credit rating of the 50 states.

And we are 7 months into a fiscal year without a state budget.

Last spring, Democratic majorities in the Legislature passed a budget that was $4 billion out of whack.

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed it and challenged the General Assembly to come back with a balanced budget.

It hasn’t. Instead, its lead-

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Scott Reeder is a reporter in residence for the Illinois Policy Institute.

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ers want to raise our taxes.

Rauner says he won’t go along with higher taxes unless the Legislature passes fundamental political and economic reforms.

House Speaker Mike Madigan has thumbed his nose at this idea, and now the state sits at an impasse.

Even without a budget, with court-ordered spending, consent decrees and continued

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220 days

without a state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1.

appropriations, the state has racked up billions of dollars in unpaid bills.

The Legislature’s latest response? Spend $721 million more for the MAP grant program and community colleges.

It’s a well-intentioned program, and thousands of college kids are eager for the help.

But the General Assembly’s written them a bad check.

Everyone in the General Assembly knows the state doesn’t have the money to pay for the program, but majorities in both houses voted to spend the money nonetheless.

It was a cynical fraud perpetrated on college students and taxpayers alike.

The money just isn’t there.

And that’s the reason Rauner will veto the measure.

And what will legislative Democrats do? They’ll blame the bank.

Bad-check writing is a hard habit to break.

Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is sponsored by the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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Visitors can try out snowshoes and watch dog sled demonstrations during FREEze Day at Brookfield Zoo. Submitted photos

Feeling mushy?

Love is in the air – at the zoo; so spend a date night, or day, with that special someone in the Chicago area hands-on activities for kids, such as playing tracking games and creating bird feeders. Also offered are mud play and making Valentine’s BROOKFIELD – Whether it’s for Day cards for the zoo’s critters. romance or the love of animals, Two events center around food. visitors can celebrate Valentine’s A Valentine’s dinner is planned for Day in style at Brookfield Zoo. FREEze Day on Feb. 14 explores of Feb. 13. It begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Seven Seas winter fun for the family. From 10 underwater viewing gallery, while a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Green Valley diners watch the dolphins swim Dog Drivers will give dog-sledding past. From there, guests get a ride demonstrations with the help of to Bocaditos their furry, fourdining room for legged coma four-course panions. Guests meal starring are welcome to petit filet and get involved in lobster tail. musher talks and Chocolate margames, as well jolaine will be as try on some served as dessnowshoes, all in sert. The meal the West Mall. includes full Also spotbar service, and lighted that day are animals that Cheers! A champagne toast starts dancing will don’t mind win- a romantic meal at Brookfield Zoo. follow dinner. ter’s grip. At A Valentine’s dinner will be served Reservations are necessary.

11 a.m. on the Feb. 13 and a brunch on Feb. 14.

Last, but of West Mall, a bird course not least, is the Valentine’s of prey from the Chicago area will Day Brunch at the Discovery Cenbe introduced, followed by an 11:30 a.m. introduction to the polar ter. The all-you-can-eat buffet has a carving station, seafood, desserts, bear at the Great Bear Wilderness.

Then, Mexican gray wolves take the and made-to-order omelets. Grilled lamb kabobs, homemade crab stage at noon at Regenstein Wolf cakes, salmon in puff pastry with Woods. The last lecture chat will be lingonberry, round of beef, pastries, at 2 p.m. and focus on snow leoppancakes, bacon, Lyonnaise potaards at the Big Cats walkway. toes, roasted vegetables, and eggs Events especially for youngsters Benedict are among the delights are at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. served. Reservations are required.

Here they can meet Nature Cat, a Visit CZS.org/Events or call 708character in costume from WTTW’s 688-8355 to make meal reservanew series by that same name. tions.

Station representatives will offer

BY ANDREA MILLS amills@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5575

If you go FREEze Day When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14 Cost: Free What: Valentine’s Day Dinner When: 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 Cost: $225 per couple Valentine’s Day Brunch When: 11 a.m.

Feb. 14 Cost: $45 for adults, $35 for children 3 and older, no charge for children 3 and younger Where: Brookfield Zoo, north gate at 8400 31st St. and south gate at 3300 Golf Road, both in Brookfield Information: czs. org/Events or 708688-8400 Zoo hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., indoor animal exhibits close at 4:30 p.m. and Tropic World at 4:15 p.m.

Zoo admission (Note: prices have changed): $17.50 for adults, $12.50 for children 3-11 and seniors 65 and older, $11 for cars and $15 for buses.

Smoke detectors aren’t the only lifesaver you need around the house Tribune News Service

Carbon monoxide poisoning is more of a danger in winter months than it is in summer because cold weather tends to make us stay in a very tight indoor environment.

The odorless, colorless – yet potentially deadly – gas results from the burning of wood, natural gas, oil, and kerosene.

To keep carbon monoxide from building up in your home, don’t use generators, charcoal grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline- or charcoalburning devices inside the house, the basement or the garage, or near windows.

Don’t run cars or trucks inside a garage attached to your house, even if you leave the door open.

Don’t burn anything in unvented stoves or fireplaces, and don’t use gas ovens to heat a house.

Every house should have at least one carbon monoxide detector/alarm.

A detector triggers an alarm based on an accumulation of carbon monoxide over time.

Carbon monoxide can harm you if you are exposed to high levels of it in a short time, or to lower levels over a long period.

The alarm warns you of any danger before you begin to experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and shortness of breath.

If anyone in your house

Online

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers answers to frequently asked questions about carbon monoxide detectors; go to cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm exhibits such symptoms, leave immediately and call 911.

Air out the premises and call a professional to check your appliances, chimneys and furnaces.

Be sure to buy a detector with a backup battery.

Many situations in which carbon monoxide plays a role occur during power outages.

Carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air. It also might be contained in warm air rising from appliances.

So conventional wisdom suggests placing a detector on a wall about 5 feet above the floor, or up on the ceiling.

It’s a good idea to have a carbon-monoxide detector on every floor of your house.

Never put one close to a fireplace or a gas stove or an oven that produces a flame.

Keep the detector 15 feet from furnaces or water heaters; close proximity likely will set off the alarm.

Detectors should not replace smoke alarms but, rather, be used in concert with them.

WINTER: HEALTH TIPS

Winter can really get under a person’s skin; here are some tips to prevent that Tribune News Service

Two big factors affect your skin during the winter: colder temperatures and a lack of moisture in the air. Both can damage unprotected skin.

By following a few simple self-care steps, though, you can help ensure healthy skin, even during the toughest winter weather.

• Cover up. Hats, mittens and scarves aren’t just for kids.

• If your clothing gets wet when you’re outdoors, change as soon as possible because damp clothing against your skin can cause it to soften and break down.

• Moisturize your skin every day. Look for a hypoallergenic lotion.

Avoid moisturizers that have strong perfumes, abrasives or glitter.

• When outdoors, wear sunscreen, especially if you’re involved in a snowy activity such as skiing, sledding or snowshoeing.

• If dandruff is a problem, over-the-counter shampoos can help. Buy more than one brand and

switch from time to time.

Alternating the brands is important because after a while dandruff becomes immune to one medication. When you apply dandruff shampoo, don’t

just put it on your hair.

Gently rub the shampoo directly on your scalp and leave it there for 5 to 10 minutes, so the medication has a chance to work.

• Use a humidifier, and

remember to change the filters and water according to the directions, because humidifiers that aren’t cleaned properly can lead to infection and other illnesses.

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Wife unsure how to honor late husband Dear Abby, My husband passed away recently and I have some items that I wish to tastefully display to honor his memory, but I’m unsure of how to do it.

They are his Bible, a U.S. flag in a triangular display box (he was a veteran), a set of deer antlers, works he authored, his guitar and family photos. I don’t want to build a shrine, but I don’t want to stick these things in a closet, either.

He was passionate about his pursuits, and his passion was contagious. I want to pay tribute to him without mak-

wrenching both for me and for visiting family.

Suggestions, Abby?

– Widow in Houston

dearABBY Abigail Van Buren’s (Jeanne Phillips) column appears during the week through Universal Press Syndicate.

ing others uncomfortable.

I have a small house, so a grouping of the items takes up significant space.

The way I have them set up now is kind of shrinelike, and it’s emotionally

Dear Widow, I am sorry for the loss of your husband. Not knowing how many rooms there are in your home, it’s impossible to tell you sight unseen how to display this memorabilia. However, to lessen the emotional impact, it might be better not to group these mementos all in one place. Another option would be to display the items at different times, so not all of them will be viewed at once.

Dear Abby, There’s a guy I go to a church with. We spent most of the day together with his family. At first, it felt a little weird, and I was the one who broke the silence while we were at dinner. We went to a dance afterward and he was a gentleman. He helped me into the car, etc. He also taught me how to dance and we had a great time. He walked me to my front door at midnight.

When I got to church the following Sunday, I thanked him for coming to the dance with me and told him I had

a wonderful time. His family knows I like him a lot. I talked to my mom about it and told her I was going to ask him out.

She was fine with it, but when I said something about it to friends, they said it might tarnish our friendship.

Should I ask him out or wait for him to do it? I don’t want to look dumb.

And what do I say to my friends?

– Texas Girl Who’s Ready Dear Texas Girl, When a guy spends most of the day with a girl, it’s a good bet that he likes her. Wait a

9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Intermediate line dancing, 10 a.m., contact Whiteside County Senior Center at 815622-9230 for location.

Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

National Wear Red Day, 11 a.m., two people who wear the most red receive a free lunch, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Farkle, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Roast beef dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m.,

Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, Feb. 6 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Winter farmers market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 Second St., Dixon.

“Souper” Bowl supper, 4-7 p.m., Teen Turf, 235 W. Main St., Amboy. Carry-outs: 815-857-4800.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Saturday, Feb. 6 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m. closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, 9 a.m., women’s, open; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N.

Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-8572315.

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, in the back of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-535-3748.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old Timers; 7 p.m., open, family fun night, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., terminal building, Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, 815-626-1249.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., steps and traditions, closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Sunday, Feb. 7 Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; noon open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m.,

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday, Feb. 5 Open pool, open cards, Wii games (call ahead), and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Kings on Corner cards,

week or 2 before making your move, because he might ask you out in the meantime. However, if he doesn’t, then casually ask him to do something with you, like go to a movie or sporting event or go hiking. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And as to what to say to your friends about it, I vote for keeping your mouth firmly shut.

closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, barn, Horizon View Farm, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big Book; 7 p.m. veterans, open, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Latin American Social Club meeting, 3 p.m., 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-6258290.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St., Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. W, Lyndon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St.

‘Top Gear’ makes a new friend Matt LeBlanc, who made his name playing Joey Tribbiani on NBC’s “Friends,” is making history as the first nonBritish host in “Top Gear” history.

LeBlanc is no stranger to British programming.

The actor currently stars as a fictionalized version of himself on “Episodes,” a co-production that airs on both Showtime and BBC Two about a married pair of comedy writers who find themselves saddled with a star they aren’t sure what to make of.

As far as “Top Gear” goes, LeBlanc has been a guest on the show several times in previous years, even hosting a special episode looking back at the best races in the show’s history.

Founded in 1977 as a straightforward car magazine series, the British series was relaunched in 2002 encompassing a much more humorous and cheeky tone.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

933 Mekeel Rd., Dixon, Rt. 52 S.E. Church 284-3090 Parsonage 285-0360 Adam Meyer, Pastor Sunday 9:30am - Morning Fellowship Sunday School Sunday 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday 7:00pm - Family Night (all ages)

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GRAND DETOUR

Ridge Road, Dixon, 652-4488 Li Arellano, Sr. Pastor Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

313 Van Buren Ave., Dixon 288-2453 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening 5:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

111 East 2nd, Dixon, 284-6823 Bunyan & Rachel Cocar - Co-Pastors Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30, Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST

Dan Bentz, Pastor 598 Riverlane, Dixon, 288-5212 (1 Mile West On Dixon-Sterling Freeway) Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Worship Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Awana Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3 years thru 6th grade

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

501 W. 3rd St., Dixon, 288-1566 Pastor Gary Sorrell Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Mid Week Prayer Service 6 p.m. Wed.

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH

801 W. Oregon St., Polo, 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am, Nursery Available Non-denominational Christian Church Visitors Welcome

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC

612 S. Highland, Dixon, 284-7719 Father Bernard Sehr Confessions 3 p.m., Sat. Mass 4:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00pm

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

2nd & Shelhammer, Harmon Rev. Timothy Draper, Priest Sunday 9:00am Worship Weekdays as Scheduled

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

Walton Road, Walton Rev. Timothy Draper, Priest Saturday 6:00pm Worship, Weekdays as Scheduled

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

Rt. 1, Maytown Rd., Maytown Rev. Randy Fronek, Priest Saturday, 6:00 p.m.

Weekdays as Scheduled

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

Meeting Sundays at 10:00 AM 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo ~ 815.837.5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Youth Pastor ~ Jose Garcia x 303 Contemporary worship & relevant Bible teaching Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) ~ during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) ~ Wednesday nights 7PM www.crossroadscn.com

MENDOTA CHURCH OF THE NAZERENE

1209 Sixth Street, Mendota, 539-6232 www.mendotanaz.org Rev. Dick Schaill, Senior Pastor John Robinson, Worship Leader Sunday School 9:30-10:30 (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship 10:45-12:00 Soul Fire Prayer Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Wednesday Praise/Worship Practice 7:30pm Friday

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST

22027 Polo Rd, Sterling IL 815-626-0104 Pastor Jim Miller Sunday Fellowship 9:00am Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am Handicap accessible and air conditioned www.EastJordanUMC.org

ST. PATRICKS OF AMBOY

32 N. Jones, Amboy, IL Rev. Timothy Draper, Priest Saturday Evenings 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC

1104 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, 288-3131 Father Antoni Kretoroicz, Priest Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday Service 8:30, 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH

417 E. 3rd Street., Sterling, 626-2577 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Visitors Welcome.

GREATER LIFE CHURCH

1403 Hemlock, Dixon, Steve Young, Pastor 815-284-8680 Bible Study, Thursday 7:00 p.m., Sunday Praise & Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Home Groups CALL

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

123 S. Hennepin, Dixon, 288-1222 Pastor Lynn Bond Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

321 W. 2nd St., Dixon, 288-4719 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Service every Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Penn Corner on Lowell Park Rd., Polo, 946-3949 Sun. School 9:30, Worship 10:30

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

2709 16th Ave., Sterling, 625-1229 William F. Stocks, Bishop Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Primary for children: 10:45 Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women: 11:45

LINCOLN AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD

704 Lincoln Ave., Dixon, 288-1142 Pastor Mike Worrel 573-703-7503 www.lincolnave.org Wednesday 6-7pm: Jump Kids (birth to 5th), Jump Moms, Fusion Youth & Adult Bible Study Sunday 10:30am: Worship, Children’s Church and Jump Kids

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Missouri Synod, 284-4554, 2035 IL Rt. 26, Dixon Pastor David Andermann, Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School and Education Hour 10:15 a.m.

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

900 Monroe Street, Mendota 815-539-6232 Pastor Timothy Kaiser Sunday School 9:30 a.m. all ages Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study Saturday 1:00 p.m.

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH

944 Stony Point Rd., Dixon, 288-2625 Don Beasley, Pastor Sunday Celebration of Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Christian Education 6:30 p.m.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

2128 IL Route 38, Ashton, 815-453-7464 Pastor Jeremy Horton Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.

37 S. East Avenue, Amboy (farm bureau building) Pastor Brian McWethy Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. www.graceisforyou.com

SAUK VALLEY ISLAMIC CENTER

202 E. Fellow St., Dixon -815.284.4868 Friday Prayer 12:15-1 pm Open to Public ~ All Denominations.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN GROVE

106 S. Walnut, Franklin Grove 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 9:00am

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST

614 Orchard St., Dixon

815-677-7566

The Insufficiency of the Individual

As individuals, our abilities are rather limited, but with the help of others, including God, we can indeed achieve great things. Every athlete needs a coach, every student a teacher, and every apprentice needs a master. On a larger, social scale, think of how much we owe to our families, and to society at large. None of us would be here without the help and nurturance of our parents. No human infant could survive without the aid of others. As we grow up, we tend to forget the myriad ways we rely on our families and society for our growth and development.

Think of all the people who have to work together to get food onto our table, or the ways in which scholars and scientists build on work from the past to construct the great edifice of knowledge. For instance, interplanetary space travel would not be possible without the cooperation of vast numbers of people, all working together while building on the work of the past. Isaac Newton remarked, in a letter to Robert Hooke, “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Who are the giants whose shoulders we stand on? We should choose our teachers wisely, and remember that God is the ultimate teacher and source of our being, without whom, we would not even exist.

A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master.

New K.J.V. Matthew 10:24-25

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442 Reverend Peg Williams, Rector 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30.

Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering. Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL

Corner of 3rd St. & Peoria Ave., Dixon Ph: 815-288-2151 Web page: stlukedixon.org Fr. Tom Lamb, Supply Priest Rev. Mary Ann Rhoades, Deacon SUNDAY Eucharist 10:15 a.m., followed by Coffee and Fellowship WEDNESDAY Healing Mass: 10 a.m.

Please check our website and Facebook page for additional services

BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

131 N. Court, Dixon, 284-3849 Randy Sizemore, Pastor Sun. School 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, 734-4942 Sunday School All Ages 8:30 a.m., Inner-Mission Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m., Worship service 10:00am, with nursery

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMBOY

960 Rt. 52, Amboy, 857-2225 Pastor Carol Soderholm Sunday Worship 9:00, Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 9:40 - 10:15

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1013 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, 284-2804 Reverend Frank Langholf Saturday 5:30 p.m.Worship, Sunday 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, 9:15 a.m. Education and Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Web Site: www.immanueldixon.org Bright Beginnings Daycare & Preschool 285-1033

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN

421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 288-2757 Sat. 5:30pm Traditional Service Sun. 8:30am Traditional Service 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Study 10:45am Contemporary Service Wed. 9:00am Quilting, 5:45pm Bell Choir, 7:00pm Chancel Choir, 7:00 Praise Band Nursery available. Visitors welcome. www.stpauldixon.org

EAST GROVE UNION CHURCH

449 E. Reuter Rd., Amboy 376-6661 One mile east of Route 26 Pastor Rick Wulf 440-5321 Sunday Morning Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Other services and activities announced.

Please join us.

SUBLETTE UNION CHURCH

U.S. 52 & Red Brick Rd., Dixon, 815-288-2447, 815-994-0509 Robert Dunbar, Pastor Sun. School 9:45, Sun. Worship 10:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

500 W. Main St., Sublette, 849-5914 Pastor Kris Johnson Sunday Worship Service 9:00 am Kid’s Klub Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm

N. Galena & E. Morgan, Dixon, 288-1778 Gary Wilson, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

906 Richardson Ave., Ashton, 453-2328 Pastor Sang-Hun Han Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am

106 Gaston St., Prairieville 815-445-5912 Bible study Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome.

606 Main Street, Chana Pastor Chan Ik Choi chanaumc@gmail.com Sunday: Adult & Children’s Education 9 am Worship Service 10:30 am Holy Communion celebrated the first Sunday of each month.

Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors.

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH

COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

All are welcome Vicar: Rev. Barbara Harrison Seward Sunday Schedule: 8 AM Holy Communion 9 AM Children’s Sunday School 10 AM Holy Communion with Music Fellowship and Coffee after the 10 AM service Contact information: 1000 IL Route 64 W, Oregon 815-732-7211 saintbrides@verizon.net www.saintbrides.org

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

14206 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle, 815-562-7575 Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Youth Sunday School 9:15 am Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15am Choir Wednesday at 7:00pm Jr. High Ministries Wednesday 7:00pm E-mail: faithlc@rochelle.net

FAITH UNITED METHODIST

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DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

215 N. Court, Dixon, 284-2711 Rev. Marty Creager, Pastor Sun. School 10:45, Worship 9:30 a.m.

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

498 IL. Rte. 2, Dixon, 288-7000 Sunday Worship 10 a.m., nursery provided.

Tuesday evening praise and prayer 6 p.m. www.saukchurch.com

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702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling 815-499-6552 Pastor Bill Sullivan Saturday Evening Service 6:00pm Sunday Traditional Service 8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service 10:45am Sunday School 9:45am

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202 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 284-2849 Tim Mitchell, Senior Pastor Heewon Kim, Associate Pastor Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Chapel Sunday Services 10:00 am in Sanctuary Nursery available 8:30am - 11:30am Cross Current Youth 4:30 pm Sunday 9:45 am Powerhouse Kids www.fumcdixon.org

FRANKLIN GROVE UNITED METHODIST

203 W. Middle St., Franklin Grove, 456-2456 Glenn Stewart, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday

CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC

211 N. Franklin Avenue - Polo Rectory phone: (815) 946-2535 Rev. Louis F. Tosto, Parochial Administrator Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST

2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton - 815-453-2513 Rev. Sheamus Enright, Pastor - 847-975-8974 Sunday 10 a.m. - Family Worship / Children’s Church Bible Study Wednesday 9:30 a.m. www.reynoldsumc.net Handicapped Accessible

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HARMON UNITED METHODIST

202 North Grove Street, Harmon, 359-7302 Pastor Leanne Keate Worship 8:30 a.m.

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4938 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, 732-7264 Xavier Martinez, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Kindergarten -6th Sunday Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m.

The church is handicapped accessible.Visitors and newcomers are always welcome.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon - 815-626-4732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road) Pastor: Bob Clardie Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 am Fellowship 11:00 am

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

110 E. 3rd St., Dixon, 284-7741 Rev. Dr. David Spaulding Worship 9:30 a.m.

Church School, Adult Forum and Study Groups Follow Service

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Chicago and Flagg Streets, Paw Paw, 627-3371 Rev. Dr. Anne Hoflen, Pastor Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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THE WORSHIP CENTER

403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 677-9694 Pastor, Michael Cole Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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GRACE UNITED METHODIST

921 E. Chamberlin, Dixon, 288-1505 Pastor Marilyn Nolan Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

WoW Worship Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Nachusa, 284-4152, Brant Clements, Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

LIVING WELL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

113 E. 1st Street, Dixon Rev. John Trotter, Pastor 815-973-5981 Small Groups 9:30-9:55 am Fellowship Cafe 10:00-10:30 am Adult & Children Worship 10:30 am www.livingwellchurch.org

HOPE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

732 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, IL www.hopebiblefellowship.com Senior Pastor Joshua Shaw Associate Pastor Nathan Meeks Worship Service Sundays at 9:30 am Grow Groups at 10:45 am Evening Sunday Service 6:30 pm

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326 E. Main Street, Amboy, IL Pastor Mark Glenn Sunday Services 9 am - 10 am Bible study following services 10:15 - 11:15

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107 W. Lahman Street, Franklin Grove 815-456-2457 or 815-440-6590 Pastor Dan Gorton Worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

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416 Prospect St., Dixon Pastor Trudy Dunn Saturday Sabbath School 10:00am Worship Service 11:30am

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1140 Inlet Rd., Lee Center 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 10:30am

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School funding will be topic for panel

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is forming a legislative panel to discuss changes to how Illinois funds its schools.

Madigan says the bipartisan Education Funding Task Force will meet through the spring to craft legislation designed to ensure schools are funded equitably throughout the state. He made the announcement Tuesday.

The panel will be led by House Democratic Leader Barbara Flynn Currie. Panel members will get input from educators statewide. The first meeting will be Feb. 16 at the Capitol in Springfield.

The announcement comes about a week after Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said inequity in Illinois’ school funding formula is the “defining crisis of our time” and an overhaul is a top priority.

University declares financial emergency CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago State University trustees have declared a financial emergency at the troubled school that could make it easier to lay off employees.

According to the Chicago Tribune, trustees at the predominantly black university on Thursday declared a type of emergency that in the academic world means the school faces an imminent threat to its survival that could require measures such as cutting faculty jobs.

The board also created a committee to decide on actions that could include layoffs and pay cuts.

Chicago State officials say the school will run out of money in March.

Public universities in Illinois have not received state funding since last summer because of the budget crisis.

Plan would add lanes to busy stretch of road CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner said Thursday that he wants lawmakers to approve a plan that would allow the Illinois Department of Transportation to use a public-private partnership to add lanes to a busy stretch of Interstate 55 in the Chicago area.

The Republican governor’s plan includes the possibility of tolls that he says could cover the estimated $425 million cost of the project. But it also would require approval by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly at a time when lawmakers are sharply divided over the state-budget stalemate.

“By using existing resources to leverage private investment, we can build the type of infrastructure that allows Illinois to better compete in

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Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers his State of the State address Jan. 27 to a joint session of the General Assembly in the House chambers at the Capitol in Springfield. Rauner said Thursday that he wants lawmakers to approve a plan that would allow the Illinois Department of Transportation to use a public-private partnership to add lanes to a busy stretch of Interstate 55 in the Chicago area. the 21st century,” Rauner said in a news release.

The project would add at least one lane to Interstate 55 in each direc-

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The state plans to finish federal environmental studies later this year.

Details about the potential private partnerships were not immediately available.

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Rauner expects the project to be finished in 2019.

The state can enter private partnerships for freeway building and operation as long as the General Assembly approves.

Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno joined Rauner and others in introducing a resolution seeking lawmaker approval.

“Relieving the congestion on this stretch of I-55 must be a priority for the state of Illinois,” she said in the news release. “However, we must also recognize the state must be creative in addressing our transportation challenges.”

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Drug exec takes the Fifth on Capitol Hill Entrepreneur’s antics anger members of panel WASHINGTON (AP) – Infuriating members of Congress, a smirking Martin Shkreli took the Fifth at a Capitol Hill hearing Thursday when asked about his jacking up of drug prices, then promptly went on Twitter and insulted his questioners as “imbeciles.”

The brash, 32-year-old entrepreneur who has been vilified as the new face of pharmaceuticalindustry greed was summoned by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is investigating soaring prices for critical medicines.

Four times, he intoned: “On the advice of counsel, I invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and respectfully decline to answer your question.”

Lawmakers erupted.

Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the top Democrat on the committee, all but told Shkreli to wipe the smile off his face.

“I call this money blood money ... coming out of the pockets of hardworking Americans,” he said as Shkreli sat through the lecture.

“I know you are smiling, but I am very serious, sir,” Cummings said. “I truly believe you can become a force of tremendous good.

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Pharmaceutical chief Martin Shkreli speaks Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington during the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on his former company’s decision to raise the price of a lifesaving medicine. Shkreli refused to testify before U.S. lawmakers who excoriated him over severe hikes for a drug sold by a company that he acquired.

All I ask is that you reflect on it. No, I don’t ask, I beg that you reflect on it. “ The former hedge fund manager with a frat-boy swagger has been reviled in recent months for buying Daraprim, the only approved drug for a rare and sometimes deadly parasitic infection, and unapologetically raising its price more than fiftyfold.

Shkreli is out on $5 million bail after being arrested in New York in December on securities-fraud charges unrelated to the price increase.

Shkreli, wearing a sport jacket and open-collar

shirt, was dismissed less than an hour into the hearing, but not before chairman Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, shouted down a request by Shkreli’s attorney to speak. Lawmakers instead took turns denouncing his conduct and attitude.

Minutes after he left – and even before the hearing had ended – Shkreli thumbed his nose at the committee.

“Hard to accept that these imbeciles represent the people in our government,” the former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals tweeted.

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Fewer than 2 million vehicles in the U.S. are affected, said Continental.

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DIXON – The Sauk Valley men’s basketball team pulled away in the second half to beat Highland 77-67 on Thursday.

Sauk Valley (20-5, 7-2 Arrowhead) led 42-38 early in the second half before going on a run sparked by 3-pointers from A.J. Sharp and Isaiah Box. Box added another 3-pointer moments later to make it a 10-point lead.

The Skyhawks led by as many as 14, and didn’t let Highland get closer than seven the rest of the way.

“We just stopped shooting all the perimeter shots quickly,” forward Sean Chislom said.

“We started to attack and we started passing more, being more unselfish, and we started getting more looks.”

The Skyhawks snapped Highland’s six-game winning streak; five of those wins in the streak were by at least 10 points.

“We knew Highland was going to come to play this time,” SVCC coach Russ Damhoff said.

“They’ve won, the last 2 weeks nobody’s come close to them.

I thought defensively the first half gave us a chance.”

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Sauk 77, Highland 67 Star of the game: Sean Chislom, Sauk, 20 points, 16 rebounds Key performers: Jaylan Robertson, Highland, 26 points, including 14 of the Cougars’ last 16; A.J. Sharp, Sauk, 12 points; Devin Johnson, Sauk, 10 points Up next: Sauk Valley at Kennedy King, 3 p.m. Saturday

STERLING – Standing on the hardwood at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Jay Borum talked about having a chance to achieve something she hadn’t done over her 4 years at Sterling – win a conference title.

As a senior, her time is running out, but the Golden Warriors point guard played a key role on Thursday against LaSalle-Peru in keeping those hopes alive.

Borum factored into the NIB-12 West game in a number of different ways, and helped Sterling hold off the Cavaliers in a 48-41 home win.

“I’d love to be able to win conference,” said Borum, her face still red from playing moments earlier. “I’ve never won a conference championship, and it’s something that would be awesome to do.”

In volleyball, Borum and the Warriors finished second in the NIB-12 to the Cavaliers. And with the Cavs coming to town and holding the head-to-head edge, Borum was excited to dish out a little payback.

“I love playing LaSalle-Peru,” she said.

“It carries over from different sports. It’s cool that we have a chance.”

Borum finished with eight points and five rebounds to go with two steals and a block; six of those eight points came in the final quarter. Sterling (14-13, 8-3) now holds a one-game lead over the Cavaliers (13-11, 7-4) in the division after the win.

But the Sterling guard didn’t do it alone.

Forward Rashel Robinson started the game with a 4-for-4 effort, scoring eight Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com points. Erin Stroup, who led the Warriors Sterling’s Rashel Robinson (right) shoots a layup over LaSalle-Peru’s Madison Held with 15 points, also opened the game on a during their NIB-12 West game Thursday night at Musgrove Fieldhouse. Sterling won tear. Stroup started 4-for-5 from the floor, including three 3-pointers.

48-41 to take over first place in the conference.

The Warriors used that to open an 18-16 lead after the first, and never trailed the Star of the game: Erin Stroup, Sterling, 15 points, 2 steals rest of the way. L-P would tie the score at Key performers: Jay Borum, Sterling 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals; Rashel Robinson, 29 with 2:48 to go in the third quarter, only Sterling, 11 points; Riley Brovelli, L-P, 15 points, 6 rebounds; Abbie Senica, L-P, 14 points to have the Warriors go on a 4-0 run.

Up next: Sterling at Galesburg, 3 p.m. Saturday INCHING CONTINUED ON B4

BOYS BASKETBALL | OREGON 45, WINNEBAGO 42

No repeat here: Hawks hold on Oregon gets big win at ’Bago

BY ANDY COLBERT Shaw Media

Michael Krabbenhoeft/ mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley’s Sean Chislom (20) drives past Highland’s Hector Dominguez on Thursday night at SVCC. The Skyhawks won 77-67.

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WINNEBAGO – After losing to Winnebago for 12 straight years, including twice this season, and being greeted by a thundering dunk from Brandon Suggs to start the game on the state-ranked Indians’ home court, even the most optimistic Oregon basketball fan might have been wondering if it was to be a repeat of the past.

It was, but only for the next few minutes as Winnebago took an early lead. From that point on, Oregon began a comeback and finished off a signature win over the Indians, 45-42.

“It’s indescribable,” said Trevor Otten, who wasn’t even in grade school the last time Oregon beat ’Bago. “We knew we could beat them. It was just a matter of finally proving it.”

Otten had 18 points and hit two key free throws with 12

seconds left to give the Hawks a 44-42 lead. Kenzell Jones had a good look at a 3-pointer for ’Bago, but it bounced off the rim, and Jerrick Orsted corralled the rebound and secured the win with another free throw.

“Coach [Quinn Virgil] told us we’ve been working for a game like this all our life,” said forward Carson Buck, who had four baskets at critical points of the contest. “A win like this shows we deserve respect.”

Buck was one of several Hawks who made contributions when they were needed most. After the team fell behind 14-5, Arne Wendler made a nifty move to the basket to stop the ’Bago run, and reserve Kole Mowry managed two difficult baskets Chris Johnson/Shaw Media around 6-foot-7 Suggs and 6-6 Oregon’s Arne Wendler (middle) hangs on to a rebound as Andrew Morrissey.

Winnebago’s Justin Spickler (12) tries to knock it out of his hands Thursday night in Winnebago. Oregon won, 45-42.

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Class offered at Merrill School gym The Coloma Township Park District will offer a karate class for students age 8-10. The class will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 13 at the Merrill School gymnasium. Registration is $10 for both days.

The class will focus on basic martial arts, with an emphasis on anti-bullying and a discussion on core life skills.

For more information, contact Patrick Stramka at 815-499-5426.

NASCAR

Stewart to miss start of final season Tony Stewart will miss the start of his final NASCAR season after fracturing his back in an accident on an all-terrain vehicle, StewartHaas Racing said Thursday.

The three-time NASCAR champion sustained a “burst fracture of the L1 vertebra” when he crashed on an ATV Sunday and he had surgery Wednesday, the team said.

A timetable for Stewart’s return has not been determined, but SHR said he is expected to make a full recovery and race this year.

NFL

Goodell wants teams to interview women NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will implement a “Rooney Rule” requiring that women be interviewed for executive positions with teams around the league, and in his own office, too.

Goodell made the announcement Thursday in his opening remarks at the first NFL Women’s Summit, part of Super Bowl 50.

NFL to play game in Mexico next season The NFL is planning to play a regular-season game in Mexico City next season, with the Raiders hosting the Texans.

A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday that the NFL will return to Mexico for the first time in 11 years.

Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to make the official announcement in his Super Bowl news conference Friday.

A date for the game has not yet been determined.

FOOTBALL

Jurors deliberate in Lovelace murder trial Jury deliberations are underway in the first-degree murder trial of a former Quincy prosecutor and University of Illinois football captain accused of suffocating his wife with a pillow on Valentine’s Day in 2006.

Ex-Adams County assistant state’s attorney and all-Big Ten football player Curtis Lovelace has pleaded not guilty in Cory Lovelace’s death.

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NFL | SUPER BOWL 50

Smith plays through loss Bronco prepares for Super Bowl with heavy heart

BY ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. – At first, Antonio Smith thought about running out of the team hotel and catching the first flight home after his mother awakened him with news of his father’s death following heart surgery.

“But I know I got a greater purpose and a greater responsibility here on this stage,” Smith said Thursday, a day after that phone call shattered the joy of Super Bowl week for him.

Denver’s defensive end will play Sunday when the Broncos take on the Carolina Panthers. It’s not so much to honor Marty Christopher Williams, 58, but to salute the way his father lived his life even after being sentenced to life in prison.

Williams had been incarcerated in Oklahoma since 1991 for a murder his family contends he didn’t commit.

“I would definitely say he was one of my biggest fans, and he would have loved for me to play as best as I could for the glory of the Lord in the same way he lived his life,” Smith said. “So, I would say more of that.”

His heart heavy, Smith said it “was kind of hard to focus on football” as the team buses followed police on motorcycles and a helicopter into Stanford Stadium for practice Wednesday, a few hours after he heard the news. But once inside, he relaxed.

“Right before I got out to stretch, I had a pretty hard time, but football comes secondnature,” Smith said. “Sometimes I don’t even think I need to practice football. But I think it’s all part of the responsibility, part of the role of being a leader and trying to make your life mean something more than just for you.”

Smith, 34, is a 12-year NFL veteran who joined the Broncos this season after his release from the Oakland Raiders. He was a key member of the league’s top defense, and posted 2½ sacks in

Boys basketball 6:30 p.m.

• Cornerstone at Faith Christian 7:30 p.m.

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• Cornerstone at Faith Christian 7:15 p.m.

• Byron at Dixon • Rock Falls at Rockford Lutheran • Oregon at Stillman Valley 7:30 p.m.

• AFC at Pecatonica • West Carroll at River Ridge-Scales Mound • Eastland at Stockton • Milledgeville at South Beloit • Polo at Orangeville

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Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith (90) performs a drill during a practice in Stanford, Calif., on Thursday. Smith will play in Sunday’s Super Bowl despite the death of his father on Wednesday. the regular season and another in the playoffs.

“Man, ’Tone, that was an awesome pickup for us, just to add another veteran and his leadership,” cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said. “Guys love him, and this is just something else to add motivation for this team, just go play for him, too.”

A leader in the locker room, his cut-up personality is a key com-

ponent of the chemistry that helped Denver’s defense rise to the top of the NFL this season.

Smith said he’ll play Super Bowl 50 with his usual infectious enthusiasm, too.

“I definitely cannot hide that.

It’s in my DNA. That’s the way God made me,” Smith said.

“That’s just how I play. I’m going to play with the same smile on my face.”

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Panthers just ‘keep pounding’

• St. Peter’s at Siena, ESPNU

Team’s motto has become a way of life for entire organization

• Quinnipiac at Siena, ESPNU

BY STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

SAN JOSE, Calif. – “Keep pounding.”

The words have become synonymous with the NFC champion Carolina Panthers.

They’re on the walls of the stadium’s weight room, on the tunnel leading to the field, and even stitched into the collar of every Panthers jersey.

“It’s a way of life around here,” said Panthers assistant defensive line coach Sam Mills III. Mills’ father Sam, a Panthers linebacker from 1995-97 and then an assistant coach, uttered the phrase “keep pounding” at a downtown Charlotte hotel on Jan. 2, 2004, the night before the Panthers started a run to their first Super Bowl.

It has been become the team’s rallying call.

Mills, the team’s linebacker coach at the time, was dying of intestinal cancer when he gathered players together in a meeting room before they would beat the Dallas Cowboys in a wild-card playoff game.

There, Mills delivered an emotional message akin to Jim Valvano’s “Don’t Give Up” speech, say those in attendance.

There were no microphones on hand to record the words, no TV cameras to capture the moment. But the message was clear: No matter how hard things get, no matter how bleak things look – keep pounding.

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The late Sam Mills, seen here in 2003 as linebackers coach for the Panthers, inspired the team’s “Keep Pounding” motto in a speech he gave after being diagnosed with intestinal cancer.

Mills talked about how he could have given up on fighting in the face of terminal cancer, but refused.

Ricky Proehl, a Panthers wide receiver at the time, said the speech was so powerful that grown men were weeping.

“Just keep pounding – that’s where it all started,” Proehl said.

“Keep pounding, don’t quit. No matter what the situation or the odds are, just keep pounding.”

Said former Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme: “Everybody had goose bumps. It gave you chills. The speech, it was much

bigger than football – it was about life. It was like something out of a Hollywood movie.”

Added Proehl: “Unbelievable. The hair on the back of your neck stood up.”

Mills was one of Carolina’s toughest players.

When Mills revealed he had intestinal cancer in the summer of 2003, it sent shockwaves throughout the organization. Mills continued to coach the Panthers and far exceeded the 3 months doctors had given him to live. He died on April 18, 2005, at 45.

The speech, his son said, was years in the

making – because his father never gave up.

An undrafted rookie out of Montclair State, Mills tried time and time again to make a career out of football, but nobody would sign him. He went to work as a high school teacher, but kept working out in his free time chasing a dream.

Eventually he got a tryout with the USFL’s Baltimore/Philadelphia Stars, and quickly became one of the team’s best players under coach Jim Mora.

When Mora joined the New Orleans Saints in 1986, he took Mills with him. Mills became the rock at middle linebacker, a 4-time All-Pro. The Panthers continue to keep Mills’ legacy alive.

There is a statue of him outside of the team’s downtown Charlotte stadium.

Before every home game, someone is selected to bang a giant black drum on the field with the words “keep pounding” on it.

Nobody on the current roster played with or was coached by Mills. Yet, rookies and new free agents all know his story.

It’s a way of life.

“It takes time for some to learn the Panther way, and [team owner] Mr. [Jerry] Richardson’s expectations of the Panther characteristics he expects,” Mills said.

“Once you learn that, you start to understand his impact that my father had on this team.”

Women’s basketball 4 p.m.

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• Providence at Xavier, FS1

Men’s hockey 7 p.m.

• Penn St. at Minnesota, BTN

College wrestling 5 p.m.

• Ohio St. at Penn St., BTN

Boys basketball 10 p.m.

• St. Joseph (N.J.) at Lone Peak (Utah), ESPNU

Golf 10 a.m.

• Champions, Allianz Championship, first round, at Boca Raton, Fla., TGC 2 p.m.

• PGA, Waste Management Phoenix Shot at Glory, second round, TGC 7 p.m.

• LPGA, Coates Championship, third round, at Ocala, Fla., TGC

NBA 6 p.m.

• Pacers at Hawks, ESPN/ FSN 8 p.m.

• Bulls at Nuggets, CSN 8:30 p.m.

• Spurs at Mavericks, ESPN

Soccer 1:20 p.m.

• Bundesliga, Werder Bremen at Borussia Monchengladbach, FS1 9:30 p.m.

• Men, international friendly, U.S. vs. Canada, at Carson, Calif., FS1

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BOYS ROUNDUP

Raiders win wild one on road AFC hits free throws down stretch to top Milledgeville

By SVM Sports Staff

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Sauk Valley’s Devin Johnson (5) shoots over Highland’s Maurice McDonald during their game on Thursday night in Dixon.

BELOW: Sauk Valley’s A.J. Sharp dribbles around a teammate’s screen during the Skyhawks’ 77-67 win.

Plenty of Skyhawks come up big in win GIFT

CONTINUED FROM B1

Sauk Valley limited Highland to 26 points in the first half, spotting the Cougars an 11-2 lead before going on a 10-0 run.

Sauk Valley struggled to shoot the first few minutes, hitting just one of its first eight shots before a timeout and a basket from Chislom in the paint allowed the Skyhawks to refocus.

“We were lucky to be that close, and then we took a timeout,” Damhoff said.

“We got a decent look. I thought that relaxed us a bit.”

Sauk Valley took a 12-11 lead on a 3-pointer by Sharp before Highland jumped back in front on a 3-pointer by Dylan Howe and a layup by D’Angelo jackson. With 8:12 left in the half, Box hit a 3-pointer to put Sauk Valley up 19-18 and the Skyhawks never trailed again.

Sauk Valley had five players in double figures, led by Chislom’s 20 points. Sharp and Laron Carr each had 12. Devin Johnson and Box each had 10.

“We had guys contribute,” Damhoff said. “Isaiah played like Isaiah plays, and we got just enough offense to win.”

Jaylan Robertson led the Cougars with 26 points, often getting to the rim.

He also had four steals on the defensive end. Robertson scored 14 of Highland’s last 16 points.

“He’s really hard to contain,” Johnson said. “He can shoot it, plus he’s really quick off the dribble.”

The Skyhawks held a 50-38 rebounding edge, with Chislom coming through with 16 rebounds.

“They had the big guy, the 6-11 [Hector Dominguez], and they all are really athletic,” Chislom said. “I decided that I had to be aggressive, and Malcolm [Mabry] decided that, too. It just comes down to will.”

The win came on Damhoff’s birthday, as the Skyhawks gave their coach the gift he really wanted: a win over Highland.

“Coach did not stress that it was his birthday at all,” Chislom said. “He didn’t want to hear about it all day. He didn’t want us to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to him. He said, ‘You guys can do all that after we beat Highland.’”

The AFC Raiders kept pace at the top of the NUIC East race, beating the Milledgeville Missiles 76-70 after a wild fourth quarter between the two rivals.

Kaywan Palmer’s 21 points paced the Raiders (17-8, 9-1), who outscored Milledgeville 29-23 over the final 8 minutes to break away from a 47-all tie after three quarters.

Jacob Hilliker added 12 points, and Stephen Brooke scored 11 for AFC, which went 31-for-47 from the free-throw line, including 16-for-22 in the fourth period.

Cade Schave led the Missiles (1012, 4-6) with 20 points and nine rebounds, and fellow sophomore Kyle Ottens added 19 points, six rebounds and five assists. Troy

Eastland 57, Lena-Winslow 49:

Thursday’s stars Kaywan Palmer, AFC, 21 points Cade Schave, Milledgeville, 20 points, 9 rebounds Kody Plattenberger, WC, 18 points Zach Randecker, Eastland, 17 points Litwiller chipped in 11 points for Milledgeville.

Polo 69, Forreston 32: The Marcos used a balanced attack to beat the Cardinals in an NUIC East road game.

Brad Cavanaugh had 13 points, and Tristin Woodin scored 12 for Polo (15-9, 5-4), which also got 11 points from Peyton Glawe and nine from Wyatt Patterson.

The Cougars outscored the Panthers 31-15 in the first and third quarters to pick up an NUIC West win on the road.

Zach Randecker had 17 points to pace Eastland, while Brighton Haverland and Kaden Henze scored 10 points apiece. Randecker and Henze each hit a pair of 3-pointers.

West Carroll 52, Stockton 47:

Kody Plattenberger’s 18 points led the Thunder to an NUIC West comeback win in Mount Carroll.

Matt McGinnis scored eight points, and Kaleb Plattenberger and Justin Appel added seven points apiece for West Carroll, which trailed 28-27 at halftime before outscoring the Blackhawks 25-19 after the break.

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“Tonight was a prime example of everyone making plays for us,” Virgil said. “It was a great win.”

Otten, who was hounded all night by a defense specifically designed to stop him, popped two straight 3-pointers to give Oregon life in the second quarter after falling behind 21-13.

Suggs then swatted away Otten’s next try and went coast-to-coast for another dunk. Strangely, he wasn’t a factor the rest of the game, being held scoreless in the second half.

“We just fell apart and didn’t execute,” Suggs said. “I wasn’t getting any looks. They played good defense.”

“We pinched him and hit him with bodies, but I thought he was a little hesitant,” Virgil said.

Oregon took its first lead of the game at 27-25 a minute into the third quarter after Jarrett Reynolds had a steal and fed Otten long-range for a layup.

“It was all about composure. We’ve worked day in and day out on it,” said Reynolds, the team’s court director.

The sophomore Morrissey kept ’Bago in the game with the final six points of the third quarter, as his teammates could not get shots to drop.

“We haven’t shot well the last three games [all losses],” Winnebago coach Joe Murphy said.

“We’re struggling bigtime. The more we show we can’t shoot, the more

Photos by Chris Johnson/Shaw Media

ABOVE: Oregon’s Trevor Otten tries to block the shot of Winnebago’s Kenzell Jones during their Big Northern West game Thursday in Winnebago.

BELOW: Oregon’s Arne Wendler (back) and Carson Buck (right) double-team Winnebago’s Brandon Suggs on Thursday night. teams can pack it in on Suggs and Morrissey.”

In a tense fourth quarter, Jess Smith briefly got the lead back for ’Bago with a pair of baskets, but a stretch of five straight misses at the foul line hurt the Indians. Oregon also beat ’Bago for loose balls and outrebounded the Indians.

“The turnovers hurt us bad, and Oregon was more physical than us on the boards,” Murphy said “The biggest difference between this game and the last two times we played is Oregon started feeling good about themselves.”

Orsted and Buck scored the give the Hawks a 41-38 lead before Smith tied it with a 3-pointer.

But unlike previous games or seasons, the Hawks stayed calm and held on for the win.

“What was important is we didn’t panic or dwell on our mistakes,” Virgil said. “In games like this before, we may have

given up.”

With the win, Oregon, (17-6, 7-3) moves into a tie for second place in the BNC with ’Bago (17-4, 7-3). Undefeated Dixon has a comfortable 2½-game cushion over everyone.

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Balanced Comets cruise Darcy Kepner scores 31 points for Bureau Valley in loss

By SVM Sports Staff

Thirteen different Comets scored Thursday night in Newman’s 66-34 nonconference victory over West Carroll in Savanna.

Leading 31-24 at halftime, the Comets (8-17) outscored the Thunder 18-0 in the third quarter to cruise to the win. Payton Murray led all scorers with a gamehigh 14 points, while Mady Ferris and Kelsey Simpson scored eight points each.

Hayley Guilinger finished with 13 points for West Carroll, and hit all three Thunder 3-pointers.

Kewanee 78, Bureau Balley 53:

The Boilermakers clinched a share of the Three Rivers title with Sherrard after a win in Manlius.

Darcy Kepner poured in 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and six steals for the Storm (15-12, 8-6), who were outscored 61-29 after taking a 24-17 to end the first quarter. Christen Hurley added 11 points and three steals, and Saige Barnett finished with eight points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals.

Blair Bullock’s 28 points led Kewanee (20-8, 13-1), while Rachel Moraksi added 18 points and eight rebounds, and Mitrese Smith chipped in 15 points and nine boards.

Hall 54, Prophetstown 39: The Prophets dropped a Three Rivers contest at home to the Red Devils (19-5, 11-3).

190 was the Warriors’ high game of Thursday’s stars the day, with Glazier adding a 189.

Yorkville’s Hannah Jaros won the Darcy Kepner, BV, 31 points, individual title with a 1,269, just 10 rebounds, 6 steals ahead of Rochelle’s Katie Dummer Kayleen Terrock, Sauk Valley, (1,230).

Sycamore won the team 20 points title with a 6,371 total pinfall; YorCaylee Morgan, Prophetstown, kville was second with a 6,258.

19 points Sycamore also took the season title with 102 points, 11 better than Caylee Morgan led the way with runner-up Yorkville.

19 points and five rebounds for Dixon 2,785, Rock Island 2,555: Prophetstown (7-19, 4-10), while The Duchesses won their final Dena Johnson added six points regular-season dual at Plum Holand five boards. Tori Miniel and low, as they outrolled the Rocks in Addie Glassburn each chipped in every game. five points and three steals.

Margaret Thomas had games Fulton 59, Riverdale 27: The of 212 and 209 in her team-high Steamers rolled over the Rams to 620 series for Dixon (11-1), while earn a Three Rivers home win.

Mackenzie Kavanaugh added a 596 Faith Kennedy led Fulton (8-13, series and a team-best 232 high 5-9) with 15 points, as Betsy Leon- game. ard had 11. Averi Leitzen added Lynzee Quade led Rock Island nine points for the Steamers, with with a 565 series and a 238 high Jordan Price scoring six, and Whit- game. ney Wyynkoop and Hannah PanWomen’s basketball nel each finishing with five.

Highland 60, Sauk Valley 59: The Riverdale (3-20, 1-12) is in last Skyhawks held a 26-18 lead at halfplace in the conference. time, but Highland used a 27-16 Girls bowling advantage in the third quarter to Sterling 8th at NIB-12: The Gold- take the lead, then hung on to beat en Warriors rolled a 5,086 to fin- Sauk Valley in Dixon. ish eighth in the 10-team NIB-12 Kayleen Terrock finished with a Conference Meet in LaSalle, but team-high 20 points to pace Sauk finished sixth with 36 points in the (10-14), while Morgan Dean added cumulative season total score.

16 points. Also for the Skyhawks, Kyleigh Glazier had a 973 six- Bailey Schrader finished with nine game series to lead Sterling, and points, and Tressa Schuler had Hannah Stout added a 944. Stout’s eight.

SVCC basketball Thursday’s results at Sauk Valley C.C., Dixon MEN

SAUK VALLEY 77, HIGHLAND 67 HIGHLAND Jaylan Robertson 9-18 7-12 26, Maurice McDonald 1-6 0-0 2, Austen Rushing 1-8 0-0 2, D’Angelo Jackson 6-12 5-11 17, Hector Dominguez 1-2 0-0 2, Sean Clancey 3-10 0-0 7, Dylan Howe 1-2 0-0 3, Jameal Robinson 1-6 0-0 2, Markus Knighten 1-1 0-0 2. Totals: 25-65 14-22 67.

SAUK VALLEY (20-5, 7-2 Arrowhead) AJ Sharp 4-9 1-2 12, Devin Johnson 5-10 0-2 10, Isaiah Box 3-11 1-2 10, Sean Chislom 10-15 0-0 20, Malcolm Mabry 3-6 0-1 6, Montel Brown 0-3 3-4 3, Laron Carr 3-6 4-4 12, Garrett Duffin 1-5 1-2 4, Lamar Upshaw 0-0 0-0 0, Austen Lee 0-0 0-0 0, Chris Ellis 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 29-67 10-17 77.

Halftime – Sauk Valley 31-26. 3s – Sauk 9-21 (Box 3, Sharp 3, Carr 2, Duffin) Highland 3-20 (Robinson, Clancey, Howe).

Rebounds – Sauk 50 (Chislom 16) Highland 38 (McDonald 6). Steals – Sauk 4, Highland 9 (Robinson 6).

WOMEN

HIGHLAND 60, SAUK VALLEY 59 HIGHLAND Ashland 3 0-0 7, Smith 3 0-0 7, Mandeldove 9 4-4 24, Walker 2 0-0 5, Eaton 1 2-2 4, Britton 0 0-0 0, Grisham 1 0-0 2, Justice 4 3-5 11. Totals: 23 9-11 60.

SAUK VALLEY Jazmine Kirksey 0 0-0 0, Carolyn Hammelman 3-4 3, Kayleen Terrock 6 5-6 20, Bailey Schrader 3 3-4 9, Morgan Shank 1 0-0 3, Tressa Schuler 4 0-0 8, Morgan Dean 7 2-3 16. Totals: 21 13-17 59.

Highland 11 7 27 15 — 60 Sauk Valley 15 11 16 17 — 59 3s – Sauk 4 (Terrock 3, Shank) Highland 5 (Madeldove 2, Ashland, Smith, Walker).

Boys basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

5-1 4-2 5-3 2-6 0-9 Today’s game • LaSalle-Peru at Sterling, 7 Saturday’s games • LaSalle-Peru at Geneseo, 6 • Rochelle at Sterling, 6 • Ottawa at Moline, 6:30 LaSalle-Peru Sterling Ottawa Geneseo Rochelle

All 17-1 14-5 12-7 8-12 4-15

BNC West Conf.

Dixon 9-0 Winnebago 7-3 Oregon 7-3 Rockford Lutheran 6-3 Byron 3-5 Rock Falls 3-6 Mendota 1-8 Stillman Valley 0-9 Thursday’s result • Oregon 45, Winnebago 42 Today’s game • Lutheran at Byron, 7 Saturday’s games • Rock Falls at Stillman Valley, 3 • Mendota at Dixon, 7 Benton Shootout • Harrisburg vs. Oregon, 7:30

All 19-2 17-4 17-6 11-9 12-11 5-16 8-16 8-13

Three Rivers Conf.

Newman 8-1 Kewanee 8-2 St. Bede 7-3 Princeton 7-3 Morrison 7-4 Rockridge 6-2 Orion 6-4 Hall 6-4 Sherrard 5-5 Erie 4-6 Fulton 3-6 Riverdale 2-7 Prophetstown 2-8 Bureau Valley 1-8 Amboy 1-10 Today’s games • Bureau Valley at Morrison, 7:30 • Erie at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Hall at Riverdale, 7:30 • Kewanee at Orion, 7:30 • Princeton at Newman, 7:30 • Rockridge at Sherrard, 7:30 • St. Bede at Fulton, 7:30 Saturday’s games • Princeton at Bureau Valley, 7:30

All 20-3 14-8 14-7 14-8 11-11 17-4 14-9 14-10 9-11 12-12 10-15 9-13 8-15 4-18 3-19

NUIC East

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Sterling’s Mackenzie Barnhart pushes past LaSalle-Peru’s Allison Shirley during the Warriors’ home game Thursday night against the Cavaliers.

BELOW: Sterling’s Jay Borum (left) gets past a block by LaSalle-Peru’s Abbie Senica during Thursday’s NIB-12 West contest at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

Warriors avoid second-half letdown INCHING

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“We kind of laid down last time we played L-P,” Stroup said. “We weren’t talking, didn’t communicate, but this time we played much better as a team. We came out excited to play and it showed.

“I guess you could say it was an ‘on’ game for me.

Their defense gave me some space early, and I just started shooting and they went in.”

The last time the two teams met, Sterling held a five-point lead midway through the fourth quarter on the road, but went cold from the floor and didn’t score the rest of the way. This time, however, Sterling used an up-tempo offense to get points in transition and hung on for the win.

“We stuck to our game plan,” Warriors coach Casey Carbaugh said.

“We didn’t have any mental lapses, or turnovers down the stretch like the last time we played them.

We just executed better this time.”

L-P forward Riley Brovelli finished with a teamhigh 15 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, and grabbed six rebounds. The Cavaliers outrebounded the Warriors 29-18, but that num-

ber was inflated due to easy boards after a bunch of missed layups.

L-P shot under 30 percent (16-for-54) for the game, and lost its offensive balance after perimeter threat Abbie Senica

went cold from behind the 3-point arc. Sterling, meanwhile, shot an effective 19-for-44.

Senica, like Stroup, was locked in throughout the first quarter and drained three 3s, but didn’t make any the rest of the way. The Warriors tasked Mackenzie Barnhart with the job of defending Senica, who finished with 14 points, and it worked as the shooting guard didn’t have much room to operate.

“Mackenzie was awesome on her tonight,” Borum said. “That allowed us to focus inside a little more. We were face-guarding [Brovelli], and that helped to slow her down.”

Katelyn Everett iced the win with three free throws in the final seconds and finished with nine points.

Sterling must win at least one of its final two NIB12 games (Sycamore on Feb. 9, and Kaneland on Feb. 12) to grab at least a share of the NIB-12 West.

“It’s something this program has been working toward,” Carbaugh said.

“Tonight was a huge win for us.”

Conf.

AFC 9-1 Aquin 7-1 South Beloit 5-2 Polo 5-4 Dakota 6-5 Milledgeville 4-6 Forreston 3-6 Pecatonica 3-7 Orangeville 1-5 Durand 0-8 Thursday’s results • AFC 76, Milledgeville 70 • Polo 69, Forreston 32 • South Beloit at Orangeville, NA • Pearl City at Aquin, NA • Pecatonica 44, Dakota 31 Saturday’s games • Durand at Orangeville, 2:30 • Polo at AFC, 7:30 • South Beloit at Orangeville, 7:30 • Aquin at Forreston, 7:30

All 17-8 12-5 9-10 15-9 9-13 10-12 6-16 6-14 2-14 0-14

Girls basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

Sterling 8-3 LaSalle-Peru 7-4 Geneseo 2-7 Rochelle 2-10 Ottawa 0-9 Thursday’s result • Sterling 48, LaSalle-Peru 41 Friday’s game • Ottawa at Geneseo, 7:30 Saturday’s game • Sterling at Galesburg, 1:30

All 14-13 13-11 9-17 3-22 3-18

AFC Durand Pecatonica Forreston Milledgeville Aquin Dakota Orangeville Polo South Beloit

Conf.

12-0 8-2 8-4 7-4 7-4 7-5 5-7 2-8 1-11 0-11

All 22-1 12-6 10-7 14-9 11-11 16-11 11-16 2-14 3-20 0-12

Thursday’s result • Alden-Hebron at South Beloit, NA Today’s games • AFC at Pecatonica, 7:30 • Milledgeville at South Beloit, 7:30 • Polo at Orangeville, 7:30 • Forreston at Durand, 7:30 • Aquin at Dakota, 7:30

Postseason pairings CLASS 2A Oregon Regional Monday, Feb. 8 • No. 6 Oregon vs. No. 7 Prophetstown, 6 • No. 5 Fulton vs. No. 11 West Carroll, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 9 • No. 1 Byron vs. Oregon/Prophetstown, 6 • No. 4 Bureau Valley vs. Fulton/West Carroll, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 11 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Byron Sectional vs. Wilmington Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15 North Boone Regional Monday, Feb. 8 • No. 9 Rockford Christian vs. No. 10 South Beloit, 7 Tuesday, Feb. 9 • No. 2 Winnebago vs. Rockford Christian/ South Beloit, 6 • No. 3 Morrison vs. No. 8 North Boone, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 11 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Byron Sectional vs.

Seneca Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 CLASS 1A Erie Regional Monday, Feb. 8 • No. 8 Newman vs. No. 10 Polo, 7 Wednesday, Feb, 10 • No. 2 Erie vs. Newman/Polo, 6 • No. 4 Eastland vs. No. 7 Milledgeville, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 12 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Eastland Sectional vs. Christian Life Regional winner, 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15 Amboy Regional Tuesday, Feb, 9 • No. 10 Midland vs. No. 11 DePue, 6 Wednesday, Feb, 10 • No. 2 Wethersfield vs. Midland/DePue, 6 • No. 3 Amboy vs. No. 9 LaMoille-Ohio, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 12 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Serena Sectional vs.

Gardner-South Wilmington Regional winner, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15 Earlville Regional Monday, Feb. 8 • No. 7 Hinckley-Big Rock vs. No. 8 Somonauk, 7 • No. 6 Earlville vs. No. 9 Paw Paw, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 10 • No. 2 AFC vs. H-BR/Somonak, 6 • No. 3 Serena vs. Earlville/Paw Paw, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 12 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Serena Sectional vs. Stark County Regional winner, 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15 Thursday’s box score at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Sterling

STERLING 48, LaSALLE-PERU 41 LaSALLE-PERU (13-11, 7-4 NIB-12) Lauren Tomasson 0-0 1-2 1, Madison Held 1-8 0-0 2, Gena Fassino 0-4 0-0 0, Quincie Weber 1-8 0-0 2, Allison Shirley 1-6 1-2 3, Abbie Senica 5-12 1-2 14, Alexa Marx 2-6 0-0 4, Riley Brovelli 6-10 3-4 15. Totals: 16-54 6-10 41.

STERLING (14-13, 8-3) Erin Stroup 6-10 0-0 15, Josi Borum 0-2 0-0 0, Jay Borum 3-6 2-2 8, Tobi Garcia 1-1 0-0 2, Mackenzie Barnhart 0-1 1-4 1, Katelyn Everett 3-7 3-6 9, Mya Pearson 1-3 0-0 2, Rashel Robinson 5-13 1-2 11, Miranda Williams 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 19-44 7-14 48.

LaSalle-Peru 16 8 5 12 — 41 Sterling 18 9 4 17 — 48 3s – L-P 3 (Senica 3), Sterling 3 (Stroup 3).

Rebounds – L-P 29 (Brovelli 6), Sterling 18 (Borum 5). Assists – L-P 4 (Held 2), Sterling 4 (Everett 2). Turnovers – L-P 16, Sterling 15. Fouls – L-P 15, Sterling 12. at Savanna

NEWMAN 66, WEST CARROLL 34 NEWMAN (8-17) Kaylie Matera 2 0-0 5, Mady Ferris 3 2-2 8, Teagan McKenna 0 1-2 1, Maddie Newman 1 1-1 3, Kelsey Simpson 3 2-3 8, Mackinzie Hamlink 0 4-4 4, Mary Jensen 1 0-0 2, Rhyanna Hadden 3 1-1 7, Chloe Klein 3 0-0 6, Delaney Hinrichs 1 0-0 2, Madison Craft 0 0-0 0, Payton Murray 6 0-0 14, Lauren Wilson 1 0-0 2, Hannah McCarty 2 0-0 4. Totals: 26 11-13 66.

WEST CARROLL Bailey Durward 1 1-2 3, Olivia Burton 1 2-2 4, Shelby Skiles 0 0-0 0, Hayley Guilinger 5 0-0 13, Olivia Brinkmeier 1 0-0 2, Hayley Ballard 0 2-4 2, Anna Badtke 0 0-0 0, Kaylee Anderson 0 0-0 0, Josi Anderson 1 4-4 6, Riley Sullivan 1 0-0 2, Emma Aljets 0 0-2 0, Maddie Meek 1 0-0 2. Totals: 11 9-14 34.

Newman 10 21 18 17 — 66 West Carroll 15 9 0 10 — 34 3s – Newman 3 (Murray 2, Matera), WC 3 (Guilinger 3).

Girls bowling Thursday’s results

NIB-12 Conference Meet

BNC West Conf.

Rockford Lutheran 12-0 Byron 11-2 Stillman Valley 8-4 Dixon 6-4 Winnebago 6-8 Rock Falls 4-8 Oregon 2-11 Mendota 0-11 Today’s games • Byron at Dixon, 7:15 • Oregon at Stillman Valley, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Lutheran, 7:15 • Winnebago at Mendota, 7:15

NUIC East

All 24-1 25-3 16-8 14-10 15-12 13-12 6-20 2-18

Three Rivers Conf.

All Kewanee 13-1 20-8 Sherrard 13-1 22-5 Amboy 11-3 20-6 Hall 11-3 19-5 Erie 9-5 20-6 St. Bede 9-5 18-11 Bureau Valley 8-6 15-12 Morrison 7-7 12-11 Rockridge 5-9 9-17 Fulton 4-9 8-13 Prophetstown 4-10 7-19 Princeton 3-10 10-14 Newman 3-10 8-17 Orion 3-11 4-20 Riverdale 1-12 3-20 Thursday’s results • Hall 54, Prophetstown 39 • Kewanee 78, Bureau Valley 53 • Newman 66, West Carroll 34 • Fulton 59, Riverdale 27 • Sherrard 57, Orion 24 • St. Bede 59, Rockridge 40 Saturday’s games • Princeton at Henry-Senachwine, 3:30 • Morrison at Wethersfield, 7:30

at LaSalle Team scores 1. Sycamore 6,371; 2. Yorkville 6,258; 3. Morris 5,592; 4. LaSalle-Peru 5,513; 5. Rochelle 5,473; 6. Ottawa 5,242; 7.

DeKalb 5,113; 8. Sterling 5,086; 9. Kaneland 4,286; 10. Geneseo 3,740 Top 5 individuals 1. Hannah Jaros (York) 1,269; 2. Katie Dummer (Roch) 1,230; 3. Gabbi McCabe (LP) 1,173; 4. Alexis Kolberg (Syc) 1,134; 5.

Baylee Ricker (Syc) 1,127 Sterling scores: Kyleigh Glazier 174189-168–531, 162-136-144–442—973; Kayla Miller 167-101-157–425, 125122-138–385—810; Mia Ashley 12083-153–356, 124-179-150–453—809; Hannah Stout 156-118-146–431, 152190-171–513—944; Jamie Riley 147-156125–428, 136-143-128–407—835; Kayleigh Johnson x-126-100–226, 124-129140–393—619; Maribel Vargas 96-x-x–96, x-x-x–x—96 Season team scores 1. Sycamore 102; 2. Yorkville 91; 3. LaSalle-Peru 71; 4. Ottawa 57; 5. Morris 48; 6.

Sterling 36; 7. Rochelle 34; 8. DeKalb 29; 9. (tie) Kaneland 0, Geneseo 0 at Plum Hollow, Dixon

DIXON 2,785, ROCK ISLAND 2,555 ROCK ISLAND Lynzee Quade 153-238-174–565; Kaitlyn O’Brien 148-149-136–433; Caroline Hunwardsen 143-165-147–455; Kristina Mohr 217-183-146–546; Samantha Roberge 227-171-158–556. Totals: 888-906761–2,555.

DIXON (11-1) Margaret Thomas 212-199-209–620; Mackenzie Kavanaugh 204-232-160–596; Alyssa Bonnette 175-181-181–537; Melissa Bates 144-171-185–500; Katlyn Bay 193-168-171–532. Totals: 928-951906–2,785.

Friday, February 5, 2016

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THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL

Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16 New England 27, Kansas City 20 Arizona 26, Green Bay 20, OT Sunday, Jan. 17 Carolina 31, Seattle 24 Denver 23, Pittsburgh 16 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 AFC, Denver 20, New England 18 NFC, Carolina 49, Arizona 15 Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Honolulu Team Irvin 49, Team Rice 27

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 33 16 .673 Boston 29 22 .569 New York 23 29 .442 Brooklyn 12 38 .240 Philadelphia 7 42 .143 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 29 22 .569 Miami 28 22 .560 Charlotte 24 25 .490 Washington 21 26 .447 Orlando 21 27 .438 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 35 13 .729 Chicago 27 21 .563 Indiana 26 23 .531 Detroit 27 24 .529 Milwaukee 20 31 .392

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Still trying to right the ship After Gasol calls out teammates, Bulls pick up road win

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

Super Bowl Sunday’s game At Santa Clara, Calif.

Denver vs. Carolina, 5:30 p.m. (CBS)

College basketball Big Ten Conference W-L Pct. Indiana 9-1 .900 Iowa 9-1 .900 Maryland 9-2 .818 Purdue 7-3 .700 Michigan 7-3 .700 Michigan St. 6-4 .600 Wisconsin 6-4 .600 Ohio St. 6-5 .545 Nebraska 4-6 .400 Northwestern 3-7 .300 Illinois 3-7 .300 Penn St. 2-8 .200 Minnesota 0-10 .000 Rutgers 0-10 .000

NBA | CHICAGO BULLS

NBA

Wild-card Playoffs Jan. 9 results Kansas City 30, Houston 0 Pittsburgh 18, Cincinnati 16 Jan. 17 results Seattle 10, Minnesota 9 Green Bay 35, Washington 18

Overall W-L Pct. 19-4 .826 18-4 .818 20-3 .870 19-4 .826 17-6 .739 19-4 .826 14-9 .609 14-10 .583 12-11 .522 15-8 .652 11-12 .478 11-12 .478 6-16 .273 6-17 .261

Tuesday’s result Indiana 80, Michigan 67 Wednesday’s results Illinois 110, Rutgers 101, 3OT Iowa 73, Penn St. 49 Maryland 70, Nebraska 65 Thursday’s results Wisconsin 79, Ohio St. 68 Minnesota at Northwestern, 8 p.m. (BTN) Saturday’s games Michigan St. at Michigan, 1 p.m. (CBS) Rutgers at Nebraska, 1 p.m. (ESPNU) Purdue at Maryland, 3 p.m. (ESPN) Indiana at Penn St., 7 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s game Iowa at Illinois, noon (BTN)

Thursday’s box scores

WISCONSIN 79, OHIO ST. 68 OHIO ST. (14-10) Tate 4-9 1-1 9, Bates-Diop 2-7 3-3 7, Loving 2-7 0-0 6, Giddens 0-0 0-2 0, Harris 0-1 0-0 0, Lyle 11-19 2-2 27, Williams 4-10 0-0 10, Thompson 3-4 3-4 9, Mitchell 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-58 9-12 68.

WISCONSIN (14-9) Hayes 6-15 7-10 21, Koenig 4-9 2-2 13, Happ 6-11 0-3 12, Brown 5-8 1-2 12, Showalter 2-4 0-0 6, Hill 3-5 0-0 9, Illikainen 2-4 0-0 6, Iverson 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-57 10-17 79.

Halftime–Wisconsin 38-32. 3s–Ohio St. 7-18 (Lyle 3-6, Williams 2-3, Loving 2-5, Harris 0-1, Tate 0-1, Bates-Diop 0-2), Wisconsin 13-27 (Hill 3-4, Koenig 3-7, Showalter 2-3, Illikainen 2-3, Hayes 2-7, Brown 1-2, Thomas 0-1). Rebounds–Ohio St. 27 (Bates-Diop 8), Wisconsin 36 (Hayes 7).

Assists–Ohio St. 8 (Lyle 4), Wisconsin 15 (Showalter 4). Fouls–Ohio St. 19, Wisconsin 14. Technical–Tate.

NORTHWESTERN 82, MINNESOTA 58 MINNESOTA (6-17) Buggs 1-4 0-0 2, Murphy 4-5 6-8 14, Konate 0-1 6-6 6, McBrayer 0-2 3-4 3, Mason 3-12 0-0 8, Morris 2-7 2-2 7, Sharp 0-0 1-2 1, King 1-3 2-2 5, Dorsey 5-14 1-4 11, Diedhiou 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 16-48 22-30 58.

NORTHWESTERN (16-8) Lumpkin 1-1 1-2 4, Falzon 3-9 2-2 10, Pardon 1-4 2-4 4, Demps 8-13 4-4 23, McIntosh 7-14 2-2 20, Van Zegeren 1-1 0-2 2, Hall 0-0 0-0 0, Lindsey 2-4 1-2 6, Olah 3-4 0-0 6, Ash 0-1 0-0 0, Taphorn 1-1 0-0 3, Skelly 2-2 0-1 4. Totals 29-54 12-19 82.

Halftime–Northwestern 37-23. 3-Point Goals–Minnesota 4-18 (Mason 2-6, King 1-3, Morris 1-4, Murphy 0-1, Dorsey 0-1, Buggs 0-3), Northwestern 12-27 (McIntosh 4-7, Demps 3-7, Falzon 2-7, Lumpkin 1-1, Taphorn 1-1, Lindsey 1-3, Olah 0-1).

Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Minnesota 30 (Konate 7), Northwestern 30 (McIntosh 6). Assists–Minnesota 8 (Dorsey, King, Mason 2), Northwestern 16 (Demps 8).

Total Fouls–Minnesota 13, Northwestern 24. A–7,015.

State schedule Monday’s result E. Illinois 101, St. Ambrose 59 Tuesday’s results Missouri St. 77, Bradley 71 Buffalo 90, N. Illinois 78 DePaul 77, Providence 70 Wednesday’s results Illinois St. 78, Loyola 70 W. Illinois 83, Nebraska-Omaha 76 Wichita St. 76, S. Illinois 55 Thursday’s result Chicago St. at Seattle, late Saturday’s games SE Missouri St. at E. Illinois, 11 a.m.

DePaul at Creighton, 1 p.m.

N. Illinois at Ohio, 1 p.m.

Valparaiso at Ill.-Chicago, 3 p.m.

Tenn.-Martin at SIU-Edwardsville, 5 p.m.

Indiana St. at Bradley, 7 p.m.

Loyola at S. Illinois, 7 p.m.

Chicago St. at Cal St.-Bakersfield, 9 p.m.

Wichita St. at Illinois St., 9 p.m.

Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 19 Louisville 71, No. 2 N. Carolina 65 Houston 71, No. 12 SMU 68 Texas 67, No. 15 Baylor 59 Tuesday’s results No. 1 Oklahoma 95, TCU 72 DePaul 77, No. 11 Providence 70 No. 14 W. Virginia 81, No. 13 Iowa St. 76 Tennessee 84, No. 20 Kentucky 77 No. 22 Indiana 80, Michigan 67 Georgia 69, No. 25 South Carolina 56 Wednesday’s results No. 3 Villanova 83, Creighton 58 No. 4 Maryland 70, Nebraska 65 No. 5 Iowa 73, Penn State 49 No. 6 Xavier 90, St. John’s 83 No. 7 Kansas 77, Kansas State 59 No. 9 Virginia 61, Boston College 47 No. 17 Miami 79, Notre Dame 70 No. 21 Wichita State 76, S. Illinois 55 No. 23 Arizona 79, Washington State 64 Thursday’s results Vanderbilt 77, No. 8 Texas A&M 60 No. 16 Oregon 76, Colorado 56 Saturday’s games No. 1 Oklahoma at Kansas State, 5 p.m.

No. 2 North Carolina at Notre Dame, 6 p.m.

No. 3 Villanova at No. 11 Providence, 1:30 p.m.

No. 4 Maryland vs. No. 18 Purdue, 3 p.m.

No. 6 Xavier vs. Marquette, 11 a.m.

No. 7 Kansas at TCU, 11 a.m.

No. 8 Texas A&M vs. No. 25 South Carolina, 3 p.m.

No. 9 Virginia at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

No. 10 Michigan State at Michigan, 1 p.m.

No. 13 Iowa State at Oklahoma State, 1 p.m.

No. 14 West Virginia vs. No. 15 Baylor, 7 p.m.

No. 19 Louisville vs. Boston College, 11 a.m.

No. 20 Kentucky vs. Florida, 3 p.m.

No. 21 Wichita State at Illinois State, 9 p.m.

No. 22 Indiana at Penn State, 7 p.m.

No. 23 Arizona at Washington, 3:30 p.m.

No. 24 Dayton at George Mason, 5 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 5 Iowa at Illinois, noon No. 12 SMU at South Florida, 1 p.m.

No. 16 Oregon vs. Utah, 3 p.m.

No. 17 Miami at Georgia Tech, noon

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 41 8 .837 Memphis 29 20 .592 Dallas 28 24 .538 Houston 27 25 .519 New Orleans 18 30 .375 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 38 13 .745 Portland 24 26 .480 Utah 23 25 .479 Denver 19 31 .380 Minnesota 15 36 .294 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 45 4 .918 L.A. Clippers 32 17 .653 Sacramento 21 28 .429 Phoenix 14 37 .275 L.A. Lakers 10 41 .196

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Thursday’s results Detroit 111, New York 105 Houston 111, Phoenix 105 L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, late Toronto at Portland, late Today’s games L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 6 p.m.

Miami at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Boston at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Denver, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Utah, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Portland at Houston, 4 p.m.

Detroit at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Washington at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Memphis, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Golden State, 8 p.m.

Utah at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s games Denver at New York, noon Atlanta at Orlando, noon Sacramento at Boston, noon L.A. Clippers at Miami, 1 p.m.

AP

After center Pau Gasol (above, left) called out his teammates for selfish play, the Bulls beat the Kings 107-102 on Wednesday night in Sacramento.

With their season in danger of slipping away, the Bulls appear at least to be getting a handle on the root cause of their inconsistent play.

While injuries haven’t helped, center Pau Gasol pinpointed the main culprit as players having their own agendas on the court.

“We all have to look in the mirror and ask ourselves, ‘Am I worrying about the right things? Am I worrying about the collective, or am I just worried about what I do or the shots I take, how much am I scoring [and] how much am I playing?’” Gasol said before the Bulls righted the ship a bit in a 107-102 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night at Sleep Train Arena.

“All those things are the wrong approach to winning, so if we are … capable of changing that approach individually and collectively, we’ll be in a better place.”

The Bulls were in a better place after E’Twaun Moore scored a career-high 24 points to help them snap a two-game skid. Moore played a significant role in the offense, as Jimmy Butler was sidelined with tendinitis in his left knee.

Derrick Rose had 21 points along with nine assists and six rebounds, and Gasol added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls.

“We kind of found out about it an hour and a half before the game that Jimmy wasn’t going to be able to go and somebody had to step up and fill his shoes,” Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said. “I thought everybody contributed. It had to be by committee, and it was.

E’Twaun carried a lot of that load.”

In their fourth game on a season-

Up Next • Bulls at Nuggets, 8 p.m. today TV/Radio: CSN/1000 AM high seven-game trip, the Bulls faced the Kings without Butler, Joakim Noah, Nikola Mirotic and Mike Dunleavy, but Gasol wasn’t using that as an excuse for losses in nine of the previous 13 games.

“Yes, we have injuries that are substantial and important, but there are a lot of teams that go through injuries – and some have suffered more than others – but our issue is more maturity or that mental togetherness that we need to bring every single night,” Gasol said.

“Even when we have been healthy, we’ve lost games and [we] didn’t play [right]. Right now, it’s just a harder stretch because the schedule is less favorable and we’re on the road.”

The NBA isn’t going to wait for the Bulls to get their act together, so it is on them to right the ship – if they can.

“Habits are hard to break,” Gasol said. “It doesn’t happen overnight, but … you can build out of them.

That’s a conscious effort that needs to happen, and it can happen once you put yourself to the side and you start putting the team first.”

Hoiberg believes it’s more a lack of collective mental toughness that has led to the Bulls’ rollercoaster season.

“You have to be able to stick together and pull out of that tough stretch,” Hoiberg said. “If you’re going to be a contender at the end of the year, you have to have that mental toughness to fight through those tough times.”

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Florida 51 31 15 5 67 146 Tampa Bay 50 28 18 4 60 133 Boston 51 27 18 6 60 153 Detroit 51 25 18 8 58 126 Montreal 52 24 24 4 52 140 Ottawa 52 23 23 6 52 146 Toronto 50 19 22 9 47 121 Buffalo 52 21 26 5 47 120 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 49 36 9 4 76 163 N.Y. Rangers 51 28 18 5 61 148 N.Y. Islanders 49 26 17 6 58 137 New Jersey 52 26 20 6 58 119 Pittsburgh 49 25 17 7 57 127 Philadelphia 49 23 18 8 54 119 Carolina 52 23 21 8 54 124 Columbus 52 19 28 5 43 134

GA 113 118 137 133 142 168 139 141 GA 111 134 124 123 125 132 139 168

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago 55 35 16 4 74 154 Dallas 52 33 14 5 71 171 St. Louis 54 29 17 8 66 131 Colorado 54 27 23 4 58 147 Nashville 52 24 20 8 56 132 Minnesota 51 23 19 9 55 126 Winnipeg 50 22 25 3 47 129 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Los Angeles 50 31 16 3 65 135 San Jose 50 27 19 4 58 147 Arizona 51 24 21 6 54 137 Anaheim 48 23 18 7 53 104 Vancouver 50 20 19 11 51 122 Calgary 49 22 24 3 47 130 Edmonton 52 21 26 5 47 134 Note: Two points for a win, one point overtime loss.

GA 127 139 131 148 138 124 145 GA 115 133 157 113 139 147 152 for

Thursday’s results Boston 3, Buffalo 2, SO Toronto 3, New Jersey 2, SO N.Y. Rangers 4, Minnesota 2 Washington 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Edmonton 7, Ottawa 2 Florida 6, Detroit 3 San Jose 3, St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 6, Nashville 3 Dallas 4, Colorado 3, OT Chicago 5, Arizona 4, OT Columbus at Vancouver, late Anaheim at Los Angeles, late Today’s games Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Carolina at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Columbus at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Arizona at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games Washington at New Jersey, noon N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, noon Edmonton at Montreal, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Boston, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Florida, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s games Philadelphia at Washington, 11 a.m.

Carolina at Montreal, 1:30 p.m.

Edmontopn at N.Y. Islanders, 1:30 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 5, COYOTES 4, OT Chicago 0 3 1 1 — 5 Arizona 1 2 1 0 — 4 First Period–1, Arizona, Ekman-Larsson 15 (Hanzal, Domi), 17:12 (pp). Penalties– Richardson, Ari (slashing), 3:57; Chicago bench, served by Panik (unsportsmanlike conduct), 15:40; Tikhonov, Ari (hooking), 18:23.

Second Period–2, Chicago, Hossa 9, 2:53. 3, Chicago, Toews 20 (Hossa, van Riemsdyk), 4:00 (sh). 4, Arizona, Boedker 13 (Ekman-Larsson, Stone), 12:26 (pp). 5, Arizona, Martinook 7 (Richardson, Tikhonov), 12:35. 6, Chicago, Kane 31 (Panarin), 14:10. Penalties–Keith, Chi (holding), 3:33; Ekman-Larsson, Ari (tripping), 9:26; Shaw, Chi (charging, roughing), 10:45; Michalek, Ari (roughing), 10:45; Danault, Chi (tripping), 15:16; Hanzal, Ari (holding), 17:40.

Third Period–7, Chicago, Rozsival 1 (Anisimov, Panarin), 7:18. 8, Arizona, Doan 18 (Martinook, Ekman-Larsson), 11:30. Penalties–Hossa, Chi (slashing), 6:45; Doan, Ari (cross-checking), 6:45.

Overtime–9, Chicago, Toews 21 (Seabrook, Panarin), 4:31. Penalties– None.

Shots on Goal–Chicago 5-16-15-4–40.

Arizona 7-11-7-3–28.

Power-play opportunities–Chicago 0 of 4; Arizona 2 of 4.

Goalies–Chicago, Crawford 30-12-2 (28 shots-24 saves). Arizona, Domingue 9-6-4 (40-35).

A–17,125 (17,125). T–2:46.

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 5, COYOTES 4, OT

Toews beats Domingue, Coyotes Captain scores overtime winner as Blackhawks earn road win

BY JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Jonathan Toews scored his second goal of the night in overtime in his return from a one-game suspension, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday.

The teams traded scoring chances in the 3-on-3 overtime, leaving players on both sides exhausted.

Toews skated in with a burst of energy, beating Louis Domingue with a wrister with 29 seconds left in the extra period.

Toews, suspended for missing the All-Star game, also scored in the second period. Patrick Kane scored his NHL-leading 31st goal in the second, and Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist. Michal Rozsival scored his first

goal of the season for the Blackhawks.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and two assists for the Coyotes. Mikkel Boedker and Jordan Martinook scored two quick goals in the second period, and Shane Doan scored in the third.

Chicago beat Arizona 7-5 on Dec. 29 and this one was had a similar feel.

Hossa appeared to score a goal late in the first period on a backhander that bounced off Coyotes defenseman Klas Dahlbeck past Domingue, but it was waved off for goalie interference after a challenge by the Coyotes.

Chicago coach Joel Quenneville nearly climbed over the wall as he screamed at the officials after the call, leading to an unsportsman-

AP

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates the first of his two goals in a 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes on Thursday in Glendale, Ariz. Toews scored the game-winner in overtime. like penalty. He became Hossa scored a goal more incensed when the that counted early in the Coyotes capitalized on second period, flipping a the ensuing power play, shot past Domingue after a goal by Ekman-Larsson skating in from the side of on a wrister. the goal.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL | BIG TEN ROUNDUP

Badgers take down visiting Buckeyes Hayes leads Wisconsin; Northwestern gets back on track with win By the Associated Press

Nigel Hayes scored 21 points and Wisconsin hit a season-high 13 3-pointers to beat Ohio State 79-68 on Thursday in Madison, Wis. to extend its winning streak to five games.

Wisconsin (14-9, 6-4 Big Ten) took advantage of open looks on the perimeter but nearly squandered a 12-point lead midway through the second half.

The Badgers made things difficult for themselves by going just 10 of 17 from the foul line.

Ohio State (14-10, 6-5) drew within 62-59 with 7:04 left on Jae’Sean Tate’s layup.

Hayes, though, was clutch in the second half, when he scored 18 points.

On defense, he dropped back on his man to intercept a pass into the paint with 3:17 left.

AP

Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes (10) drives on Ohio State’s Jae’Sean Tate during Thursday’s game in Madison, Wis. Hayes had 21 points in the Badgers’ 79-68 win.

Hayes followed with a dunk on the next possession, and Jordan Hill hit a 3 with the shot clock winding down for an eightpoint lead with 1:39 left.

Northwestern 82, Minnesota 58: Tre Demps

scored 23 points with eight assists, and Bryant McIntosh added 20 points and six rebounds

as Northwestern snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota in Evanston.

Aaron Falzon also scored 10 points for the Wildcats, (16-8, 4-7 Big Ten), who won for the first time since Jan. 12.

Jordan Murphy scored 14 points and Nate Mason finished with eight for Minnesota (6-17, 0-11), which lost for the 12th straight time dating back to Dec. 16 when the Gophers defeated Chicago State.

The Wildcats never trailed and jumped out to a quick 13-2 lead. Northwestern relied on 3-point shooting to surge ahead early, connecting on four of their first five attempts from beyond the arc.

Demps and McIntosh combined for seven of the Wildcats’ 12 3-point field goals.

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F15020201 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Robert Morath aka Robert Z. Morath; Susan Morath aka Susan L. Mmorath aka Susan L. Morath; Capital One Bank, (USA), N.A., successor in interest to Capital One Bank; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 24 Property Address: 1168 Corregidor Road, Amboy, Illinois 61310 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 7, 2015, I, Sheriff, John Simonton of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on February 18, 2016 , commencing at 10am , at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 1168 Corregidor Road, Amboy, Illinois 61310 P.I.N.: 02-15-06-151-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $110690.28 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE-DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SEBASTIAN OBERSCHELP, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF SEBASTIAN OBERSCHELP, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SEBASTIAN OBERSCHELP, DECEASED, ASHLEY S. ELIAS AKA ASHLEY E. ELIAS AKA ASHLEY OBERSCHELP, Defendants.

15 CH 25 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1103 RIVER OAKS DR DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on November 3, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 07-02-24-104-004 Commonly known as: 1103 River Oaks Dr, Dixon, IL 61021 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on February 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $157,131.88.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Annual Treasurer's Report Genesee-Hopkins-Jordan Multi-Township Assessment District Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 31, 2015 REVENUE SUMMARY Beg. Bal.-$178,312.01 Property Taxes- $46,524.09 Interest-$331.47 Total Revenue $225,167.57 COMPENSATION SUMMARY (Range over $2500) Shirley Conklen - $27,000.

(Range Under $2500) June Alber, Cindy Book, Kalie Conklen, Kathie Donahue, Vicki Jacobs, Pam McKenna, Cherl Miller, Marcy Shank, Lynette Springman, Total- $4084.

Total Compensation- $31,084.

OTHER EXPENDITURE SUMMARY (Disbursements less than $2,500) $11,568.17 TOTAL EXPENDITURES- $42,652.17 ENDING BALANCE- $182,515.40 I, Cindy Book, Treasurer of Genesee Hopkins- Jordan MTAD in Whiteside County, State of Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasure's Report for the Calender year ending Dec. 31, 2015 Date- 01-26-2016 February 5, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN L. MCCORMICK, Deceased.

No. 2016 P 5 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Helen L. McCormick of 123 Chicago Ave, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021.

Letters of office were issued to Penelope A. Beardin, Dixon, Lee County Illinois, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Penelope A. Beardin, Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815)288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 2016 F15020201 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Robert Morath aka Robert Z. Morath; Susan Morath aka Susan L. Mmorath aka Susan L. Morath; Capital One Bank, (USA), N.A., successor in interest to Capital One Bank; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 24 Property Address: 1168 Corregidor Road, Amboy, Illinois 61310 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 7, 2015, I, Sheriff, John Simonton of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on February 18, 2016 , commencing at 10am , at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, 1402.6 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 147.55 FEET ON THE SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 FEET EAST 480.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 53 FEET 147.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 FEET WEST 479.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PREMISES BEING SITUATED IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1168 Corregidor Road, Amboy, Illinois 61310 P.I.N.: 02-15-06-151-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $110690.28 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 605634947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-4284620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 2016

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15 CH 25 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1103 RIVER OAKS DR DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on November 3, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot Number Sixteen (16) in Quick's River Oaks Subdivision, reference being had to the recorded Plat of said Subdivision as recorded on May 25, 1973 as Document No. 390153 in Book "G" of Plats on page 86, all situated in the County of Lee, in the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 07-02-24-104-004 Commonly known as: 1103 River Oaks Dr, Dixon, IL 61021 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on February 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $157,131.88.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON JORDAN TOWNSHIP 2016 BUDGET and JORDAN ROAD DISTRICT 2016 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinances for the Town of Jordan and the Jordan Township Road District, county of Whiteside, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Jordan Community Building, 28950 Penrose Road, Sterling, IL, from and after 8:00 a.m. February 10, 2016.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Tentative Budget will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 08, 2016 at the Jordan Community Building, with final action to be taken at the conclusion of said hearing.

Dated February 8, 2015 Cindy Book Jordan Township Clerk

NOTICE AANCHOR ROAD STORAGE 823 Anchor Rd Dixon, IL 61021 815.284.6900 Will hold a public sale to enforce a lien(s) Date of Sale Saturday February 13, 2016 at 12:00p.m. (Noon)

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Area Farming Operation looking for full or part time employee skilled in operation and maintenance of large equipment.

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Local chemical and fertilizer company has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a current medical card and a minimum of a Class B CDL. Interested candidates can call 815-537-2630 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277

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City of Prophetstown is currently hiring for a full time employee in our Public Works Department. Requirements: Must have or will obtain CDL, must have knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment, good public relations, must be 18 years or older. City offers a pension plan, health insurance coverage, holiday pay and paid vacations.

Applications may be mailed, e-mailed or dropped off at Prophetstown City Hall, 339 Washington St., Prophetstown IL 61277 e-mail ptowncy @thewisp.net applications available at prophetstownil. org. We will be accepting applications until February 8th, 2016.

Local electrical contractor looking for experienced Electrician, full time. Residential & commercial work.

Send replies to Box #:1316, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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Coilcraft, Inc., founded in 1945, is an established worldwide organization specializing in the manufacturing of magnetic components with headquarters located in Cary, Illinois. We currently have a first shift position listed below open at our Oregon, IL plant: Manufacturing Technician Please go to our website, www. coilcraft.com and click on the Jobs link to learn more and apply.

Resumes may also be faxed to Human Resources at (815) 732-6426.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran Local farming operation looking for an immediate full time employee.

Duties include: planting, tillage, spraying and harvesting. Spraying license and CDL preferred. Competitive pay based on experience. Please send resume or contact information to PO Box 172, Sterling, IL 61081.

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for LICENSED CDL DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS location.

Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401-K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards. Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided.

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Jack Mabley Dev. Center, Dept of Human Services in Dixon will be conducting an all day testing at the Dixon Armory on March 17, 2016 for the position of Mental Health Technician Trainee.

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Riverview Center Mulitple Postitions Available Riverview Center in Mt Carroll is seeking to fill multiple positions.

1) Domestic Violence Counselor 2) Sexual Assault Therapist 3) Sexual Assault Advocate Each of these positions are full time with competitive salary and benefits. positions will require travel within Carroll County.

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